Car comparison

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

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

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

420i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)

220d

190 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • 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 estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
2,065kg4,553lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
97.7s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
88.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
33.3s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,526mm178in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,389mm55in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance-
152mm6in
Trunk volume-
430L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
146g/km
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.3 s
31.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d has 6 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
1,505 kg
3,318 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 (F36)420i
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
235 km/h
146 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 (F36)420i7.6 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i: 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i: 1.8 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 (F36)420i
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
952 km
592 mi
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 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 (F36)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
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

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 (F36)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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

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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.6 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 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 (F36)420i
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 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
952 km
592 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
146 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
-
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 (F36) 420iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 159 km (99 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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