Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dvsBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i

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

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

425d

224 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

125i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2011

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,188 km
    738 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Power
224hp167kW
218hp163kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,240kg4,938lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
88.9s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
88.3s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,188km738mi
Calculated
654km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
370L
260L
Max trunk volume-
305L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
57L
53L
CO2 emissions-
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i6,100 rpm2,500-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
29.2 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
224 hp
167 kW
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
218 hp
163 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d has 6 hp more than BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
1,510 kg
3,329 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 Convertible (F33)425d
241 km/h
150 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i: 0.1 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 Convertible (F33)425d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i: 3.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
1,188 km
738 mi
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
654 km
407 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
224 hp
167 kW
6.7 s
241 km/h
150 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
238 km/h
148 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 Convertible (F33)425d
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 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 Convertible (F33)425d
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d 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 Convertible (F33)425d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.8 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 Convertible (F33)425d
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Power
224 hp
167 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
1,188 km
738 mi
654 km
407 mi
CO2 score
-
195 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 533 km (331 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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