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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235ivsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017 430d

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

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)

M235i

306 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430d

  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    145 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,036 km
    644 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
Power
306hp228kW
258hp192kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
704km438mi
Calculated
1,036km644mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,592mm63in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
430L
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
57L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
145g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i5,000-6,250 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
258 hp
192 kW

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i has 48 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430d and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
560 Nm
413 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)M235i
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
1,680 kg
3,704 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)M235i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)M235i4.9 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430d: 0.4 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)M235i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430d and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i: 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)M235i
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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)M235i
704 km
438 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
1,036 km
644 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
306 hp
228 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)M235i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)Facelift 2017430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 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)M235i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i 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)M235i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.3 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)M235i
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
704 km
438 mi
1,036 km
644 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
145 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430d
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430d

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 332 km (206 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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