Car comparison

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

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

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)

220

156 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    108 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,035 km
    643 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420dBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
Power
190hp142kW
156hp116kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
96.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
92.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
34.3s
Calculated
35.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,035km643mi
Calculated
860km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,783mm188in
4,546mm179in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,856mm112in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,597mm63in
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,624mm64in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
470L
360L
Max trunk volume
1,290L
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Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
49L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420dBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220PowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)2204,700-6,500 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420dBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.3 s
35.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d has 34 hp more than BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
1,450 kg
3,197 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 (G26)420d
233 km/h
145 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
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 Gran Coupe (G26) 420d and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220: 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 (G26)420d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 (G26)420d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
1,035 km
643 mi
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
860 km
534 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
233 km/h
145 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
156 hp
116 kW
7.9 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d 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 (G26)420d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.6 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.9 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 (G26)420d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420dBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,035 km
643 mi
860 km
534 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420dBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 175 km (109 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 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

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