Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240ivsBMW i4 (G26) 83.9 kWh

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

M240i

374 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2025
VS

BMW i4 (G26)

83.9 kWh

340 hpElectricRWDAutomaticCoupe2021-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    374 hp
    279 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240iBMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
Power
374hp279kW
340hp254kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,605kg5,743lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
205 km/h127 mph
Restricted
190 km/h118 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.1s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
42.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
591km367mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
-
Length
4,548mm179in
4,783mm188in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,856mm112in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
125mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
470L
Max trunk volume-
1,290L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240iBMW i4 (G26) 83.9 kWhPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: Power / Torque
  • BMW i4 (G26) 83.9 kWh: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i5,500-6,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh8,000-17,000 rpm0-5,000 rpm16,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240iBMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
42.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
205 km/h127 mph
Restricted
190 km/h118 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
374 hp
279 kW
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
340 hp
254 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i has 34 hp more than BMW i4 (G26) 83.9 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between BMW i4 (G26) 83.9 kWh and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
2,050 kg
4,519 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)M240i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
Unrestricted
205 km/h127 mph
Restricted
190 km/h118 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)M240i4.3 s
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i and BMW i4 (G26) 83.9 kWh: 1.4 s.

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)M240i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
374 hp
279 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
340 hp
254 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
205 km/h127 mph
Restricted
190 km/h118 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)M240i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
205 km/h127 mph
Restricted
190 km/h118 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240iBMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
Power
374 hp
279 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
205 km/h127 mph
Restricted
190 km/h118 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
2,050 kg
4,519 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
591 km
367 mi
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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) M240i
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 360 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 km/h (37 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 55 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW i4 (G26) 83.9 kWh

  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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