Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235vsBMW 8 Series (G15) 840d

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 8 Series (G15)

840d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020

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
  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d

  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,097 km
    682 mi
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235BMW8 Series (G15)840d
Power
300hp224kW
320hp239kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,370kg5,225lb
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
63.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
70.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km371mi
Calculated
1,097km682mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,546mm179in
4,843mm191in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,822mm111in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
430L
420L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
49L
68L
CO2 emissions-
164g/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) M235BMW 8 Series (G15) 840dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d: 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235BMW8 Series (G15)840d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
17.5 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
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
176 km/h
109 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
320 hp
239 kW

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d has 20 hp more than BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235 and BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d: 20 hp (15 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
680 Nm
502 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
1,830 kg
4,034 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d4.9 s

Although BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d has more power, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235: 2.0 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
1,097 km
682 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 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)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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.9 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
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
BMW8 Series (G15)840d
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235BMW8 Series (G15)840d
Power
300 hp
224 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 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
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in
Range score
598 km
371 mi
1,097 km
682 mi
CO2 score
-
164 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 8 Series (G15) 840d
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840d

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 499 km (310 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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