Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230ivsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i

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

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

230i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

430i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    155 g/km
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    896 km
    556 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i
Power
252hp188kW
252hp188kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,255kg4,971lb
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
89.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
98.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
765km475mi
Calculated
896km556mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,399mm55in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
280L
370L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
60L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230iBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i5,200 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)230iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
24.5 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
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
252 hp
188 kW
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i
252 hp
188 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i
1,805 kg
3,979 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i
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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i6.1 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i: 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
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
765 km
475 mi
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i
896 km
556 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
252 hp
188 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i
252 hp
188 kW
6.4 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
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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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
1,399 mm
55.1 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
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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i 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
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.4 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
1,399 mm
55.1 in
Range score
765 km
475 mi
896 km
556 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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) 230iBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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