Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220ivsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i

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 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024

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
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
Power
178hp133kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
85.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
99.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
34.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
808km502mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,783mm188in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,856mm112in
Front track
1,561mm61in
1,595mm63in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,623mm64in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
430L
470L
Max trunk volume-
1,290L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
59L

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 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
34.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
147 km/h
91 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i has 6 hp more than BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: 6 hp (4 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
300 Nm
221 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
1,620 kg
3,571 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i7.1 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i7.9 s

Although BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i has more power, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: 0.8 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: 1.6 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
808 km
502 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 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
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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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

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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.9 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
Power
178 hp
133 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
877 km
545 mi
808 km
502 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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) 220iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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