Car comparison

Jaguar F-type Convertible 3.0 V6vsBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i

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

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Jaguar F-type Convertible

3.0 V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2017
VS

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

M235i

326 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Jaguar F-type Convertible 3.0 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,597 kg
    3,521 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarF-type Convertible3.0 V6BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
Power
340hp254kW
326hp243kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,597kg3,521lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
612km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,470mm176in
4,454mm175in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,308mm51in
1,403mm55in
Wheelbase
2,622mm103in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,597mm63in
1,516mm60in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,534mm60in
Ground clearance
108mm4in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
196L
280L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
52L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar F-type Convertible 3.0 V6BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235iPowerTorque
  • Jaguar F-type Convertible 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarF-type Convertible3.0 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i5,800-6,000 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarF-type Convertible3.0 V6BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
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
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type Convertible3.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
326 hp
243 kW

Jaguar F-type Convertible 3.0 V6 has 14 hp more than BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i and Jaguar F-type Convertible 3.0 V6: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type Convertible3.0 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type Convertible3.0 V6
1,597 kg
3,521 lb
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type Convertible3.0 V6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
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

Although Jaguar F-type Convertible 3.0 V6 has more power, BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i and Jaguar F-type Convertible 3.0 V6: 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
JaguarF-type Convertible3.0 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type Convertible3.0 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type Convertible3.0 V6
833 km
518 mi
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
612 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarF-type Convertible3.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
326 hp
243 kW
5.2 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
JaguarF-type Convertible3.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
196 L
6.9 cu ft
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,308 mm
51.5 in
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 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
JaguarF-type Convertible3.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Jaguar F-type Convertible 3.0 V6 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
JaguarF-type Convertible3.0 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.2 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
JaguarF-type Convertible3.0 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarF-type Convertible3.0 V6BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,597 kg
3,521 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
196 L
6.9 cu ft
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,308 mm
51.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
612 km
380 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
196 L
6.9 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 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
VehicleJaguar F-type Convertible 3.0 V6BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar F-type Convertible 3.0 V6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 3 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 222 km (138 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 84 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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