Car comparison

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

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

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)

420i

170 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)

220d

150 hp1995 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    662 mi
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i

  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    105 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220d
Power
170hp127kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
105.0s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
93.3s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
41.4s
Calculated
38.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
154Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
728km453mi
Calculated
1,065km662mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,597cc97cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,783mm188in
4,546mm179in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,856mm112in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,595mm63in
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,623mm64in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
470L
360L
Max trunk volume
1,290L
-
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) 420iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i5,000-5,500 rpm2,000-4,400 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220d3,750-4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.4 s
38.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
146 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)420i
170 hp
127 kW
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220d
150 hp
112 kW

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i has 20 hp more than BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220d and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220d
360 Nm
266 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)420i
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220d
1,525 kg
3,362 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)420i
227 km/h
141 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220d
226 km/h
140 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 (G26)420i8.6 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220d8.0 s

Although BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i has more power, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220d and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: 0.6 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)420i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220d and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: 3.5 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 Gran Coupe (G26)420i
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220d
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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
728 km
453 mi
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220d
1,065 km
662 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
227 km/h
141 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220d
150 hp
112 kW
8.0 s
226 km/h
140 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)420i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 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)220d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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)420i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220d 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)420i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.6 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.0 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)420i
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
728 km
453 mi
1,065 km
662 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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.

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 (G26) 420iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220d
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 220d

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 337 km (209 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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