Car comparison

Scion FR-S 2.0vsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i

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

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Scion FR-S

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

420i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    162 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    857 km
    533 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Scion FR-S 2.0

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,251 kg
    2,758 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelScionFR-S2.0BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
205Nm151lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,251kg2,758lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight-
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
85.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
92.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
33.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
641km398mi
Calculated
857km533mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,234mm167in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,775mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,570mm101in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,519mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
195L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
181g/km
162g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Scion FR-S 2.0BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420iPowerTorque
  • Scion FR-S 2.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ScionFR-S2.07,000 rpm6,400-6,600 rpm7,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricScionFR-S2.0BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
33.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ScionFR-S2.0
200 hp
149 kW
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
184 hp
137 kW

Scion FR-S 2.0 has 16 hp more than BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i and Scion FR-S 2.0: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ScionFR-S2.0
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ScionFR-S2.0
1,251 kg
2,758 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
1,520 kg
3,351 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ScionFR-S2.0
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ScionFR-S2.07.6 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i7.4 s

Although Scion FR-S 2.0 has more power, BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i and Scion FR-S 2.0: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ScionFR-S2.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i and Scion FR-S 2.0: 0.8 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
ScionFR-S2.0
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
121 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
ScionFR-S2.0
641 km
398 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
857 km
533 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ScionFR-S2.0
200 hp
149 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
233 km/h
145 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
ScionFR-S2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
195 L
6.9 cu ft
Length
4,234 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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
ScionFR-S2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Scion FR-S 2.0 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
ScionFR-S2.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.6 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.4 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
ScionFR-S2.0
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleScionFR-S2.0BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,251 kg
2,758 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
195 L
6.9 cu ft
Length
4,234 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 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
641 km
398 mi
857 km
533 mi
CO2 score
181 g/km
162 g/km
Trunk score
195 L
6.9 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
121 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
VehicleScion FR-S 2.0BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Scion FR-S 2.0

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 269 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i

  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 216 km (134 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 250 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

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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