Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230ivsLynk & Co 05 2.0TD T5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

230i

245 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-present
VS

Lynk & Co 05

2.0TD T5

254 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    449 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Lynk & Co 05 2.0TD T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Most powerful
    254 hp
    189 kW
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230iLynk & Co052.0TD T5
Power
245hp183kW
254hp189kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,788kg3,942lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,163kg4,769lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
94.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
95.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
29.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km449mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,537mm179in
4,592mm181in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,628mm64in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,734mm108in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,623mm64in
Ground clearance-
213mm8in
Trunk volume
390L
336L
Max trunk volume-
1,070L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
54L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230iLynk & Co 05 2.0TD T5PowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: Power / Torque
  • Lynk & Co 05 2.0TD T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i4,500-6,500 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Lynk & Co052.0TD T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230iLynk & Co052.0TD T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
29.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
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
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
245 hp
183 kW
Lynk & Co052.0TD T5
254 hp
189 kW

Lynk & Co 05 2.0TD T5 has 9 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i and Lynk & Co 05 2.0TD T5: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Lynk & Co052.0TD T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Lynk & Co052.0TD T5
1,788 kg
3,942 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lynk & Co052.0TD T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i6.9 s
Lynk & Co052.0TD T56.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lynk & Co 05 2.0TD T5 and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Lynk & Co052.0TD T5
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i and Lynk & Co 05 2.0TD T5: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Lynk & Co052.0TD T5
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
722 km
449 mi
Lynk & Co052.0TD T5
692 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
245 hp
183 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lynk & Co052.0TD T5
254 hp
189 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Lynk & Co052.0TD T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
336 L
11.9 cu ft
Length
4,592 mm
180.8 in
Height
1,628 mm
64.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Lynk & Co052.0TD T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.9 s
Lynk & Co052.0TD T5
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel 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
Lynk & Co052.0TD T5
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230iLynk & Co052.0TD T5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
254 hp
189 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,788 kg
3,942 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
336 L
11.9 cu ft
Length
4,592 mm
180.8 in
Height
1,628 mm
64.1 in
Range score
722 km
449 mi
692 km
430 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
336 L
11.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230iLynk & Co 05 2.0TD T5
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 188 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 km (19 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 54 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Lynk & Co 05 2.0TD T5

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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