Car comparison

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

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

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

220i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Highest torque
    290 Nm
    214 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    140 g/km
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    968 km
    601 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
108.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
95.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
40.0s
Calculated
38.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
852km530mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu 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
60L
52L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.0 s
38.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
1,540 kg
3,395 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)420i
230 km/h
143 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
226 km/h
140 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)420i8.4 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i: 0.7 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)420i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

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)420i
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
968 km
601 mi
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
852 km
530 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
184 hp
137 kW
8.4 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
184 hp
137 kW
7.7 s
226 km/h
140 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)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i 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)420i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.4 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.7 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
968 km
601 mi
852 km
530 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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) 420iBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 115 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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