BMW 223i vs BMW 430i Coupe — full comparison

BMW 223i

Coupe · Gasoline

BMW 430i Coupe

Coupe · Gasoline

Car A

BMW 223i

Efficient for its class and quick off the line, the BMW 223i pairs 5.6 L/100 km consumption with 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s. With a 400 L trunk and seating for five, it suits value-minded city drivers more than full-time family or winter use.

5 seatsCoupeGasoline5.6 L/100km

Car B

BMW 430i Coupe

The BMW 430i Coupe blends brisk performance with notable efficiency, delivering good value in the premium compact coupe segment. Four seats and a usable 390-liter trunk broaden its everyday appeal, though ultimate practicality isn’t its focus.

4 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety258 hp

Why compared performance gapsame body typesame brandsame powertrainsame usage profiledifferent segment

Usage fit

Family 20 / 46

City 45 / 41

Budget / value 49 / 59

Road trip 26 / 43

Performance 32 / 39

Cargo 22 / 19

Practical 24 / 33

Premium 37 / 50

Winter 14 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 223i · Orange = BMW 430i Coupe

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 223i BMW 430i Coupe

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

BMW 223i

Efficient for its class at 5.6 L/100 km, helping manage running costs.
Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s for confident merging and overtakes.
400 L trunk adds real day-to-day practicality for a coupe.
Good value in its segment for city commuting and weekend trips.
Coupe body and two-door access make rear-seat use and child-seat loading inconvenient.
Family utility is limited despite five seats.
Winter-focused driving is not its forte; no all-wheel-drive info provided.
150 hp may feel modest to performance enthusiasts.

BMW 430i Coupe

Strong reliability and safety signals for everyday confidence
Brisk 0–100 km/h in 5.8 s with 258 hp for engaging drives
Efficient for its class at 6.9 L/100 km, helpful on longer trips
Four seats and a 390 L trunk make a coupe workable for small families
Coupe body sacrifices rear access and versatility versus sedans or hatchbacks
390 L cargo space can feel limiting for cargo-heavy use
Winter driving is not a standout strength in this profile
Priced as a premium coupe, so not the lowest-cost compact option

Verdict

Pick BMW 223i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW 223i uses 5.6 L/100km vs 6.9 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick BMW 430i Coupe if…

More power

BMW 430i Coupe puts out 258 hp vs 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW 223i

BMW 430i Coupe

Verdict

Related comparisons