Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220dvsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i

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

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

220d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2017
VS

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,555 kg
    3,428 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,182 km
    734 mi
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220dBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
96.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
105.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
33.0s
Calculated
39.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
159Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,182km734mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
280L
370L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
60L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
153g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220dBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220dBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.0 s
39.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
190 hp
142 kW
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d has 6 hp more than BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
1,700 kg
3,748 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d7.4 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i: 2.2 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
1,182 km
734 mi
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
909 km
565 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
230 km/h
143 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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

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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.4 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.2 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220dBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 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
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Range score
1,182 km
734 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
153 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220dBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 273 km (169 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 36 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i

  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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