Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428ivsAlfa Romeo 4C 1.7

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

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

428i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

Alfa Romeo 4C

1.7

240 hp1742 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Lightest
    895 kg
    1,973 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    268 hp/t
    200 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428iAlfa Romeo4C1.7
Power
245hp183kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
895kg1,973lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
258 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
83.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.4s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
268hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
588km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
3,989mm157in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,183mm47in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,380mm94in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,639mm65in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
114mm4in
Trunk volume
480L
110L
Max trunk volume
1,300L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
60L
40L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428iAlfa Romeo 4C 1.7PowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428i: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
Alfa Romeo4C1.76,000 rpm2,200-4,250 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428iAlfa Romeo4C1.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
15.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
258 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
245 hp
183 kW
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
240 hp
179 kW

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428i has 5 hp more than Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428i: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
895 kg
1,973 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 Gran Coupe (F36)428i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
258 km/h
160 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i5.8 s
Alfa Romeo4C1.74.5 s

Although BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428i has more power, Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428i: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
882 km
548 mi
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
588 km
366 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
245 hp
183 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
240 hp
179 kW
4.5 s
258 km/h
160 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 Gran Coupe (F36)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
3,989 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,183 mm
46.6 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.8 s
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
4.5 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428iAlfa Romeo4C1.7
Power
245 hp
183 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
895 kg
1,973 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
3,989 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,183 mm
46.6 in
Range score
882 km
548 mi
588 km
366 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 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
VehicleBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428iAlfa Romeo 4C 1.7
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428i

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 294 km (183 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 370 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7

  • Is 685 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 113 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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