Car comparison

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

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

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)

220i

178 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    808 km
    502 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
Power
184hp137kW
178hp133kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
99.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
87.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
34.6s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
808km502mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu 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
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,623mm64in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
152mm6in
Trunk volume
470L
430L
Max trunk volume
1,290L
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Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
50L

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) 220iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i5,000-5,500 rpm1,350-4,200 rpm5,750 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)220i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.6 s
31.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
184 hp
137 kW
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
178 hp
133 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
280 Nm
207 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)220i
1,520 kg
3,351 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
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
234 km/h
145 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)420i7.9 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i7.1 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: 0.9 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
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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
808 km
502 mi
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
178 hp
133 kW
7.1 s
234 km/h
145 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
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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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
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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.9 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.1 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
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
178 hp
133 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
808 km
502 mi
781 km
485 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 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 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220i

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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