Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017 420dvsSubaru BRZ I · Facelift 2016 2.0

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2020
VS

Subaru BRZ I · Facelift 2016

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,213 km
    754 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420dSubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
205Nm151lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,243kg2,740lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
32.9s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,213km754mi
Calculated
641km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,240mm167in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,589mm63in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
445L
243L
Max trunk volume-
330L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
57L
50L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
180g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420dSubaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0PowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d: Power / Torque
  • Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.07,000 rpm6,400-6,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420dSubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.9 s
33.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
190 hp
142 kW
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
200 hp
149 kW

Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0 has 10 hp more than BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d and Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
205 Nm
151 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
1,243 kg
2,740 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
230 km/h
143 mph
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d7.2 s
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.07.6 s

Although Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0 has more power, BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d and Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0: 0.4 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d and Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0: 3.1 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
1,213 km
754 mi
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
641 km
398 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
230 km/h
143 mph
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
200 hp
149 kW
7.6 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.6 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420dSubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,243 kg
2,740 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
1,213 km
754 mi
641 km
398 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
180 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420dSubaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d

  • Has 195 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 572 km (355 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 202 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 55 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 317 kg lighter
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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