Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235vsBMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430i

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

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)

M235

300 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2024-present
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)

430i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430i

  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    967 km
    601 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
Power
300hp224kW
258hp192kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
78.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km371mi
Calculated
967km601mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,546mm179in
4,768mm188in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,611mm63in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
127mm5in
Trunk volume
430L
440L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
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) M235BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M2355,750-6,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
20.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235
300 hp
224 kW
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
258 hp
192 kW

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235 has 42 hp more than BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430i and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
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)M235
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
1,545 kg
3,406 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)M235
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)M2354.9 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235 and BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430i: 0.9 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)M235
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430i and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235: 2.1 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)M235
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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)M235
598 km
371 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
967 km
601 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
258 hp
192 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)M235
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 Coupe (G22)430i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 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)M235
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235 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)M235
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.8 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)M235
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Range score
598 km
371 mi
967 km
601 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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) M235BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430i
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430i

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 370 km (230 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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