Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230ivsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 430d

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d

  • 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
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • 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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
Power
252hp188kW
258hp192kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,220kg4,894lb
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
87.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
86.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
22.1s
Calculated
22.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
839km521mi
Calculated
1,036km644mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,593mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
280L
370L
Max trunk volume
335L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
57L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
144g/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) Facelift 2017 430dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d: 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)Facelift 2017430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.1 s
22.0 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
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
165 km/h
102 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)Facelift 2017430d
258 hp
192 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d has 6 hp more than BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d: 6 hp (4 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)Facelift 2017430d
560 Nm
413 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
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
1,770 kg
3,902 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)Facelift 2017430d
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)230i5.9 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d5.9 s

Although BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d has more power, BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i: 0.7 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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
839 km
521 mi
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
1,036 km
644 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
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 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/h5.9 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)Facelift 2017430d
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
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 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/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.9 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
Power
252 hp
188 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Range score
839 km
521 mi
1,036 km
644 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
144 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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) Facelift 2017 430d
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 198 km (123 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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