Car comparison

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

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

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BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

135i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2010-2011
VS

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

435i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    741 km
    460 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,270kg5,004lb
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
77.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
20.2s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
616km383mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,399mm55in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
260L
370L
Max trunk volume
305L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
53L
60L
CO2 emissions-
189g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135iBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435iPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 s
20.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
1,820 kg
4,012 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i5.5 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i5.5 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
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) 435i and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: 0.5 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
616 km
383 mi
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
741 km
460 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
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
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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
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
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 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
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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 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
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
616 km
383 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
-
189 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135iBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 124 km (77 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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