Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223vsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017 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)

223

204 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2025-present
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2017-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,267 km
    787 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
89.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
95.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
766km476mi
Calculated
1,267km787mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu 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
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,592mm63in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
360L
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
49L
57L
CO2 emissions-
119g/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) 223BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)2235,000-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d4,000 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)223BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
31.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 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)223
204 hp
152 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223 has 14 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223: 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)223
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
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)223
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
1,520 kg
3,351 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)223
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
240 km/h
149 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)2236.4 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d: 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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223: 1.9 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)223
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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)223
766 km
476 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
1,267 km
787 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
204 hp
152 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
240 km/h
149 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)223
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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)223
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223 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)223
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 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)223
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
766 km
476 mi
1,267 km
787 mi
CO2 score
-
119 g/km
Trunk score
360 L
12.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 501 km (311 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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