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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218dvsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017 418d

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

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)

218d

150 hp1995 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2024-present
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017

418d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2021

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    101 hp/t
    75 kW/t
    9.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218dBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
97.4s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
96.0s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
39.7s
Calculated
52.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
980km609mi
Calculated
1,295km805mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,546mm179in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,389mm55in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,561mm61in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
430L
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
49L
57L
CO2 emissions-
116g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218dBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 418dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 418d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218d3,750-4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d4,000 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 (F74)218dBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.7 s
52.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218d
150 hp
112 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218d
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218d
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d
1,530 kg
3,373 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 (F74)218d
226 km/h
140 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d
213 km/h
132 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 (F74)218d8.4 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218d and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 418d: 0.5 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 (F74)218d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 418d and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218d: 0.6 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 (F74)218d
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218d
980 km
609 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d
1,295 km
805 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218d
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
226 km/h
140 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
213 km/h
132 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 (F74)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 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 (F74)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218d 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 (F74)218d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.4 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.9 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 (F74)218d
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218dBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
Range score
980 km
609 mi
1,295 km
805 mi
CO2 score
-
116 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218dBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 418d
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218d

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 418d

  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 315 km (196 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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