Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430dvsBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i

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

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

228i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,036 km
    644 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430dBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
1,995kg4,398lb
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
87.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
89.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
316Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,036km644mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,997cc122cu 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
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
57L
52L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430dBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430dBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
22.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
258 hp
192 kW
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430d has 13 hp more than BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430d: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
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)430d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d5.9 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430d and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i: 0.1 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)430d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430d and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i: 1.2 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
1,036 km
644 mi
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
776 km
482 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
245 hp
183 kW
6.0 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
1,384 mm
54.5 in
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430d 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)430d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.0 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)430d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430dBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
1,036 km
644 mi
776 km
482 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 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) 430dBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430d

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 260 km (162 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i

  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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