The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru BRZ 2.0i Automatic (12 - 17) vs. BMW 420d Coupé xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 33,100
€ 42,000
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru BRZ 2.0i is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 15.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the BMW 420d Coupé.
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
BMW 420d Coupé
50.6
69.9
78
54.8
71.9
79.4
69.9 in
Width
71.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
50.6 in
Height
54.8 in
101.2
166.9
110.6
182.6
166.9 in
Length
182.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
BMW 420d Coupé
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
591 lb
16.7 %
General
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
BMW 420d Coupé
ZC
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
BMW 420d Coupé
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
FA20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
197 hp
181 hp
BMW 420d Coupé
151 lb‑ft
at 6400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
151 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Coupé
Performance
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
BMW 420d Coupé
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420d Coupé
▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
14.96 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 420d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
BMW 420d Coupé
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
33 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 420d Coupé
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
437 mi
Range
738 mi
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
437 mi
738 mi
BMW 420d Coupé
Environmental Impact
134.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.8 kWh
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
134.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 420d Coupé
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
BMW 420d Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
800 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
6.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
