Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430dvsCaterham Project V 55 kWh

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)

430d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024
VS

Caterham Project V

55 kWh

272 hpElectricRWDAutomaticCoupe2025-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430d

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430dCaterhamProject V55 kWh
Power
286hp213kW
272hp203kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,190kg2,624lb
Gross weight
2,285kg5,038lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
48.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
229hp/t170kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
1,157km719mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
-
Length
4,768mm188in
4,255mm168in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,893mm75in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,226mm48in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
-
Front track
1,575mm62in
-
Rear track
1,611mm63in
-
Ground clearance
126mm5in
-
Trunk volume
440L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
3
Fuel tank
59L
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430dCaterhamProject V55 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d
286 hp
213 kW
CaterhamProject V55 kWh
272 hp
203 kW

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430d has 14 hp more than Caterham Project V 55 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Caterham Project V 55 kWh and BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430d: 14 hp (10 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
CaterhamProject V55 kWh
1,190 kg
2,624 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 (G22)430d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CaterhamProject V55 kWh
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 (G22)430d5.1 s
CaterhamProject V55 kWh4.5 s

Although BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430d has more power, Caterham Project V 55 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Caterham Project V 55 kWh and BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430d: 0.6 s.

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 (G22)430d
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
CaterhamProject V55 kWh
229 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430d
286 hp
213 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CaterhamProject V55 kWh
272 hp
203 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 (G22)430d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
CaterhamProject V55 kWh
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
3 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,255 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,226 mm
48.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430dCaterhamProject V55 kWh
Power
286 hp
213 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
5.1 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,190 kg
2,624 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
3 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,255 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,226 mm
48.3 in
Range score
1,157 km
719 mi
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
229 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430d
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Caterham Project V 55 kWh

  • Is 590 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 68 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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