Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220dvsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

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

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)

220d

190 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2024
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220dBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
88.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
91.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
31.7s
Calculated
34.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,188km738mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,561mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
430L
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
57L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
126g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220dBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220dBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.7 s
34.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
190 hp
142 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
400 Nm
295 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)220d
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
1,615 kg
3,560 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)220d
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
230 km/h
143 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)220d7.5 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d: 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)220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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)220d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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)220d
1,111 km
690 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
1,188 km
738 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
230 km/h
143 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)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d 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)220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.4 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)220d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220dBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
1,188 km
738 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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) 220dBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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