Car comparison

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

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

418d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)

218i

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    103 hp/t
    77 kW/t
    9.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418dBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Power
150hp112kW
136hp101kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
94.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
96.5s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
48.8s
Calculated
50.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,267km787mi
Calculated
712km442mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,526mm178in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,377mm54in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,565mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
152mm6in
Trunk volume
445L
430L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
57L
42L
CO2 emissions
118g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418dBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i4,500-6,500 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418dBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
48.8 s
50.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
87 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418d has 14 hp more than BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418d: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
1,350 kg
2,976 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
215 km/h
134 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418d and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418d and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i: 1.4 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
215 km/h
134 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
136 hp
101 kW
9.2 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
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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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

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
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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418d 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.6 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
9.2 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
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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)418dBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Power
150 hp
112 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
9.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,267 km
787 mi
712 km
442 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
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Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418dBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 418d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 555 km (345 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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