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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i · Stage 3vsBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i · Stage 2vsBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i · Stage 1vsBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

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

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

230i (Stage 3)

378 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

230i (Stage 2)

328 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

230i (Stage 1)

297 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

230i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 3) 378 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    378 hp
    282 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    245 hp/t
    183 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    155 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    765 km
    475 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 3)378 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 2)328 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 1)297 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i252 hp
Power
378hp282kW+126 hp
328hp244kW+76 hp
297hp222kW+45 hp
252hp188kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,540kg3,395lb
1,540kg3,395lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+20 km/h
271 km/h
168 mph
+11 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-17.8 s
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-11.4 s
Calculated
81.4s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph-7.8 s
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.4 s
5.2s-0.9 s
5.5s-0.6 s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
14.9s-7.9 s
Calculated
17.3s-5.5 s
Calculated
19.2s-3.6 s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.2s-0.9 s
Calculated
13.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
352Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
765km475mi
Calculated
765km475mi
Calculated
765km475mi
Calculated
765km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,432mm174in
4,432mm174in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,774mm70in
1,774mm70in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,413mm56in
1,413mm56in
1,413mm56in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,690mm106in
2,690mm106in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,521mm60in
1,521mm60in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
280L
280L
280L
280L
Max trunk volume
335L
335L
335L
335L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
52L
52L
52L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
155g/km
155g/km
155g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 3) 378 hpBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 2) 328 hpBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 1) 297 hpBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i 252 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 3) 378 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 2) 328 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 1) 297 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i 252 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 3)378 hp5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 2)328 hp5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 1)297 hp5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i252 hp5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 3)378 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 2)328 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 1)297 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i252 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
17.3 s
19.2 s
22.8 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
11.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
13.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
177 km/h
110 mph
171 km/h
106 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 3) 378 hp has 126 hp more than BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i 252 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i 252 hp and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 3) 378 hp: 126 hp (94 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)230i (Stage 3)378 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 2)328 hp
280 km/h
174 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 1)297 hp
271 km/h
168 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i252 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 3) 378 hp and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i 252 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 2) 328 hp and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 1) 297 hp, separated by only 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 3)378 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 2)328 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 1)297 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i252 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

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)230i (Stage 3)378 hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 2)328 hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 1)297 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i252 hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 3)378 hp
378 hp
282 kW
4.7 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 2)328 hp
328 hp
244 kW
5.2 s
280 km/h
174 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 1)297 hp
297 hp
222 kW
5.5 s
271 km/h
168 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i252 hp
252 hp
188 kW
6.1 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 3)378 hp
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 2)328 hp
Power
328 hp
244 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 1)297 hp
Power
297 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i252 hp
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 3)378 hp
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 2)328 hp
Power
328 hp
244 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 1)297 hp
Power
297 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i252 hp
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 3) 378 hp 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)230i (Stage 3)378 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 2)328 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 1)297 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i252 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.1 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)230i (Stage 3)378 hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 2)328 hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 1)297 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i252 hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 3)378 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 2)328 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i (Stage 1)297 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i252 hp
Power
378 hp
282 kW
328 hp
244 kW
297 hp
222 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
6.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
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
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
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Range score
765 km
475 mi
765 km
475 mi
765 km
475 mi
765 km
475 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
155 g/km
155 g/km
155 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 3) 378 hpBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 2) 328 hpBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 1) 297 hpBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i 252 hp
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i (Stage 3) 378 hp

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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