BMW 223i vs BMW 840d xDrive — full comparison

BMW 223i

Coupe · Gasoline

BMW 840d xDrive

Coupe · Diesel · AWD

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 840d xDrive

The BMW 840d xDrive is a luxury AWD diesel coupe that blends strong torque and efficient cruising for confident long-distance driving. It adds 4-seat practicality and a 420-liter trunk, but sits at a premium price point.

4 seatsCoupeDiesel5-star safety320 hpAWD

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Usage fit

Family 20 / 37

City 45 / 21

Budget / value 49 / 20

Road trip 26 / 59

Performance 32 / 46

Cargo 22 / 20

Practical 24 / 22

Premium 37 / 70

Winter 14 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 223i · Orange = BMW 840d xDrive

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 223i BMW 840d xDrive

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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 840d xDrive

Strong, effortless performance from 320 hp and 680 Nm with 0–100 km/h in 5.2 s
AWD traction for confident driving in varied weather
Efficient for its class at 6 L/100 km, ideal for road trips
Practical for a coupe with four seats and a 420-liter trunk
High purchase price at 98,000 places it in the premium tier
Coupe layout is less convenient for families and rear-seat access
Diesel powertrain may not suit buyers preferring petrol or hybrid
420-liter cargo space won’t satisfy cargo-heavy use

Verdict

Pick BMW 223i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW 223i uses 5.6 L/100km vs 6.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick BMW 840d xDrive if…

All-wheel drive

BMW 840d xDrive's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW 223i

BMW 840d xDrive

Verdict

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