Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420ivsBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218

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

New comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)

218

156 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
Power
184hp137kW
156hp116kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
92.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
100.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
38.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
162Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
778km483mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,546mm179in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,611mm63in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
440L
430L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
59L
49L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218PowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 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
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
38.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
184 hp
137 kW
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
156 hp
116 kW

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i has 28 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 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
300 Nm
221 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
1,525 kg
3,362 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
240 km/h
149 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 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218: 1.1 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 Coupe (G22)420i
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218: 0.5 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 Coupe (G22)420i
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
1,017 km
632 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
240 km/h
149 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i 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 Coupe (G22)420i
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.5 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
Power
184 hp
137 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 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
1,017 km
632 mi
778 km
483 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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.

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 Coupe (G22) 420iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 239 km (149 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218 - car comparison - FastVsFaster