Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428ivsBMW 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)

428i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

125i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2011

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • 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
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    167 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428iBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Power
245hp183kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
99.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.5s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
654km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,399mm55in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
220L
260L
Max trunk volume
370L
305L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
53L
CO2 emissions
167g/km
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) 428iBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i: 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)428i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 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)428iBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
29.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 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)428i
245 hp
183 kW
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
218 hp
163 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i has 27 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) 428i: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
350 Nm
258 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)428i
1,770 kg
3,902 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)428i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i6.5 s
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i: 0.3 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 Convertible (F33)428i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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) 428i and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i: 0.9 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)428i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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)428i
833 km
518 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)428i
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 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)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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) 428i 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)428i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.5 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)428i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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)428iBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 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
833 km
518 mi
654 km
407 mi
CO2 score
167 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 Convertible (F33) 428iBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 179 km (111 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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