Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435dvsBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i

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

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

435d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

135i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2010-2011

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    966 km
    600 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435dBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Power
313hp233kW
306hp228kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
966km600mi
Calculated
616km383mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu 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
370L
260L
Max trunk volume-
305L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
57L
53L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435dBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435dBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
20.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435d
313 hp
233 kW
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435d has 7 hp more than BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435d
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
1,600 kg
3,527 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)435d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)435d5.2 s
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435d and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: 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)435d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435d and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: 2.7 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)435d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435d
966 km
600 mi
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
616 km
383 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435d
313 hp
233 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)435d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)435d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435d 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)435d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
5.5 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 Convertible (F33)435d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435dBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Power
313 hp
233 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,399 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
966 km
600 mi
616 km
383 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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) 435dBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 350 km (217 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) 135i

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Has 22 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
  • Smallest trunk

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