Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220vsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d

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

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)

220

204 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2025-present
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,093 km
    679 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
98.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
92.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
26.3s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
754km468mi
Calculated
1,093km679mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,546mm179in
4,783mm188in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,856mm112in
Front track
1,561mm61in
1,595mm63in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,623mm64in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
430L
470L
Max trunk volume-
1,290L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
49L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)2205,000-6,500 rpm1,450-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.3 s
32.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
204 hp
152 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220 has 14 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
400 Nm
295 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)220
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
1,705 kg
3,759 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)220
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
235 km/h
146 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)2207.3 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d7.3 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220: 1.1 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)220
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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)220
754 km
468 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
1,093 km
679 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
190 hp
142 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 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)220
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 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
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 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

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)220
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220 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)220
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.3 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.3 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 (F74)220
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
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
Range score
754 km
468 mi
1,093 km
679 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 339 km (210 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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