Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435ivsBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i

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

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

435i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)

M235i

306 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    162 g/km
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435i

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    800 km
    497 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,145kg4,729lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
800km497mi
Calculated
704km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,526mm178in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,389mm55in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
152mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
430L
Max trunk volume
1,300L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
162g/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) 435iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i5,000-6,250 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
306 hp
228 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
450 Nm
332 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)435i
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
1,570 kg
3,461 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)435i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i5.2 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435i: 0.3 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)435i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

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)435i
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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)435i
800 km
497 mi
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
704 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
306 hp
228 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
306 hp
228 kW
4.9 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
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

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)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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

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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.9 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
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
800 km
497 mi
704 km
438 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
162 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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.

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) 435iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435i

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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