Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dvsBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d

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

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

425d

224 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

220d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d

  • Lightest
    1,555 kg
    3,428 lb
  • 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 economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
Power
224hp167kW
190hp142kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
94.2s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
96.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
29.9s
Calculated
33.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,056km656mi
Calculated
1,182km734mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,413mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
370L
280L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
57L
52L
CO2 emissions
141g/km
117g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.9 s
33.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
224 hp
167 kW
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d has 34 hp more than BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
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)425d
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
1,555 kg
3,428 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)425d
241 km/h
150 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d: 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)425d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d: 1.0 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)425d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
1,056 km
656 mi
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
1,182 km
734 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
224 hp
167 kW
7.1 s
241 km/h
150 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)425d
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 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
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

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)425d
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d 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)425d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.4 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)425d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220d
Power
224 hp
167 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.4 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
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
Range score
1,056 km
656 mi
1,182 km
734 mi
CO2 score
141 g/km
117 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220d

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 126 km (78 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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