BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)
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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230ivsBMW X4 (G02 LCI) · Facelift 2021 30i
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful245 hp183 kW
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lightest1,600 kg3,527 lb
- Best power-to-weight153 hp/t114 kW/t6.5 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
- Best performance score60/100
- Best economy score87/100
BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.6 s
- Best estimated range765 km475 mi
- Largest trunk525 L
- Best overall score62/100
- Best practicality score76/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i | BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 245hp183kW | 245hp183kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,600kg3,527lb | 1,815kg4,001lb |
| Gross weight | 2,000kg4,409lb | 2,400kg5,291lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 95.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 88.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9s | 6.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 25.1s Calculated | 30.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6s Calculated | 6.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.9s Calculated | 14.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb Calculated | 135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton Calculated | 193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 722km449mi Calculated | 765km475mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,537mm179in | 4,751mm187in |
| Width | 1,838mm72in | 1,918mm76in |
| Height | 1,390mm55in | 1,621mm64in |
| Wheelbase | 2,741mm108in | 2,864mm113in |
| Front track | 1,575mm62in | 1,620mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,587mm62in | 1,666mm66in |
| Ground clearance | - | 204mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 390L | 525L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,430L |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 52L | 65L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: Power / Torque
- BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i | 4,500-6,500 rpm | 1,600-4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,560-4,800 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i | BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.6 s | 6.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.9 s | 6.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 25.1 s | 30.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.5 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.8 s | 9.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.5 s | 12.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.9 s | 14.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 158 km/h 98 mph | 154 km/h 96 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i | 245 hp 183 kW |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 245 hp 183 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 1,815 kg 4,001 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 235 km/h 146 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i | 6.9 s |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 6.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i and BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i: 1.3 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i | 722 km 449 mi |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 765 km 475 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i | 245 hp 183 kW | 6.9 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 245 hp 183 kW | 6.6 s | 235 km/h 146 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i |
| 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i |
| 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 6.9 s |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK | 6.6 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i | BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 245 hp 183 kW | 245 hp 183 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.9 s | 6.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb | 1,815 kg 4,001 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 722 km 449 mi | 765 km 475 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 390 L 13.8 cu ft | 525 L 18.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i | BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i |
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| Consumption | 7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK | 8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.60 LC100 km | 14.88 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.28 LC100 mi | 23.94 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal | 1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,890 LC/year | 2,231 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 215 kg lighter
- Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Smallest trunk
BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range
- Has 135 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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