Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235vsBMW i4 (G26) 83.9 kWh

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 i4 (G26)

83.9 kWh

340 hpElectricRWDAutomaticCoupe2021-2024

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
  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • 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 economy score
    85/100

BMW i4 (G26) 83.9 kWh

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
Power
300hp224kW
340hp254kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,605kg5,743lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
205 km/h127 mph
Restricted
190 km/h118 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.1s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
42.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km371mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
-
Length
4,546mm179in
4,783mm188in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,856mm112in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
125mm5in
Trunk volume
430L
470L
Max trunk volume-
1,290L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
49L
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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 i4 (G26) 83.9 kWhPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235: Power / Torque
  • BMW i4 (G26) 83.9 kWh: 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
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh8,000-17,000 rpm0-5,000 rpm16,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
42.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
205 km/h127 mph
Restricted
190 km/h118 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
157 km/h
98 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
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
340 hp
254 kW

BMW i4 (G26) 83.9 kWh has 40 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 i4 (G26) 83.9 kWh: 40 hp (30 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
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
430 Nm
317 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
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
2,050 kg
4,519 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
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
Unrestricted
205 km/h127 mph
Restricted
190 km/h118 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
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh5.7 s

Although BMW i4 (G26) 83.9 kWh has more power, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235 and BMW i4 (G26) 83.9 kWh: 0.8 s.

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
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

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
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
340 hp
254 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
205 km/h127 mph
Restricted
190 km/h118 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
BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
205 km/h127 mph
Restricted
190 km/h118 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235BMWi4 (G26)83.9 kWh
Power
300 hp
224 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
205 km/h127 mph
Restricted
190 km/h118 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
2,050 kg
4,519 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
598 km
371 mi
-
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 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) M235
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235

  • Is 475 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 km/h (37 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW i4 (G26) 83.9 kWh

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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