Car comparison

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135ivsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 435d

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2008-2010
VS

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017

435d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 435d

  • 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
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017435d
Power
306hp228kW
313hp233kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,290kg5,049lb
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
80.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
21.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
564km350mi
Calculated
966km600mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,399mm55in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,593mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
260L
370L
Max trunk volume
305L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
53L
57L
CO2 emissions-
155g/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) Facelift 2017 435dPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 435d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017435d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017435d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
21.1 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
167 km/h
104 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)Facelift 2017435d
313 hp
233 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 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) Facelift 2017 435d: 7 hp (5 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)Facelift 2017435d
630 Nm
465 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
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017435d
1,850 kg
4,079 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)Facelift 2017435d
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)135i5.7 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017435d5.7 s

Although BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 435d has more power, BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017435d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 435d and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: 3.5 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
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017435d
169 hp/t
126 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
564 km
350 mi
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017435d
966 km
600 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
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017435d
313 hp
233 kW
5.7 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/h5.7 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)Facelift 2017435d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
4,640 mm
182.7 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/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017435d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 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
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017435d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.7 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
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017435d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017435d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
Range score
564 km
350 mi
966 km
600 mi
CO2 score
-
155 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135iBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 435d
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 435d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 402 km (250 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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