Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420ivsBMW 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 Gran Coupe (G26)

420i

170 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)

218i

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    105 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    728 km
    453 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i

  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Power
170hp127kW
136hp101kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
105.0s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
96.5s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
41.4s
Calculated
50.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
154Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
728km453mi
Calculated
712km442mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,597cc97cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,783mm188in
4,526mm178in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,856mm112in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,595mm63in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,623mm64in
1,565mm62in
Ground clearance-
152mm6in
Trunk volume
470L
430L
Max trunk volume
1,290L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
42L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i5,000-5,500 rpm2,000-4,400 rpm5,750 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420iBMW2 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
41.4 s
50.7 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 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
13.6 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
170 hp
127 kW
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
136 hp
101 kW

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i has 34 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 Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
250 Nm
184 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420i
1,620 kg
3,571 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420i
227 km/h
141 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i8.6 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i9.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: 2.2 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420i
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420i
728 km
453 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420i
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
227 km/h
141 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 Gran Coupe (G26) 420i 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420i
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
9.2 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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
728 km
453 mi
712 km
442 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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.

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 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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