Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220ivsBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218

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

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)

220i

178 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)

218

156 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    178 hp
    133 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
Power
178hp133kW
156hp116kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
85.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
100.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
38.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
162Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
778km483mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,546mm179in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,561mm61in
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
430L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
49L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218PowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i5,000-5,500 rpm1,350-4,200 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)2184,900-6,500 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
38.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
178 hp
133 kW
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
156 hp
116 kW

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i has 22 hp more than BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218 and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
230 Nm
170 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)220i
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
1,420 kg
3,131 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)220i
238 km/h
148 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
230 km/h
143 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 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218: 1.5 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)220i
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218: 0.6 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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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)220i
877 km
545 mi
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
778 km
483 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
178 hp
133 kW
7.1 s
238 km/h
148 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
156 hp
116 kW
8.6 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)220i
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i 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)220i
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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)220i
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
Power
178 hp
133 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
8.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
877 km
545 mi
778 km
483 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 99 km (62 mi) more estimated range

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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