Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218dvsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418d

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

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)

218d

150 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

418d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418d

  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    103 hp/t
    77 kW/t
    9.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,267 km
    787 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
96.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
94.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
42.4s
Calculated
48.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
933km580mi
Calculated
1,267km787mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,377mm54in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
430L
445L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
42L
57L
CO2 emissions-
118g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218dBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.4 s
48.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
141 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218d
150 hp
112 kW
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218d
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218d
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
1,460 kg
3,219 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218d
222 km/h
138 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218d8.5 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218d and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418d: 0.1 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218d
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218d
933 km
580 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
1,267 km
787 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218d
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
222 km/h
138 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
215 km/h
134 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,526 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218d 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.5 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.6 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218d
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,526 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Range score
933 km
580 mi
1,267 km
787 mi
CO2 score
-
118 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 Gran Coupe (F44) 218dBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418d
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218d

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418d

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 333 km (207 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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