Car comparison

Subaru BRZ I 2.0vsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d

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

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Subaru BRZ I

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

420d

184 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,163 km
    723 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Subaru BRZ I 2.0

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,202 kg
    2,650 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruBRZ I2.0BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
205Nm151lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,202kg2,650lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight-
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
88.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
95.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
32.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km450mi
Calculated
1,163km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,240mm167in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,775mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,570mm101in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
243L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
57L
CO2 emissions-
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Subaru BRZ I 2.0BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420dPowerTorque
  • Subaru BRZ I 2.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruBRZ I2.07,000 rpm6,400-6,600 rpm7,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruBRZ I2.0BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
32.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
200 hp
149 kW
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
184 hp
137 kW

Subaru BRZ I 2.0 has 16 hp more than BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d and Subaru BRZ I 2.0: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
1,202 kg
2,650 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
1,530 kg
3,373 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.07.6 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d7.5 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d and Subaru BRZ I 2.0: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d and Subaru BRZ I 2.0: 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
725 km
450 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
1,163 km
723 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruBRZ I2.0
200 hp
149 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
236 km/h
147 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruBRZ I2.0BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,202 kg
2,650 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
725 km
450 mi
1,163 km
723 mi
CO2 score
-
129 g/km
Trunk score
243 L
8.6 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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
VehicleSubaru BRZ I 2.0BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru BRZ I 2.0

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 328 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d

  • Has 175 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 439 km (273 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 202 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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