Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240ivsBMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0

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

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

M240i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

BMW M4 Convertible (F83)

3.0

431 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    179 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0

  • Most powerful
    431 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    246 hp/t
    184 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240iBMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Power
340hp254kW
431hp321kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,250kg4,960lb
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
67.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
246hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
659km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,671mm184in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,403mm55in
1,386mm55in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,812mm111in
Front track
1,516mm60in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,603mm63in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
116mm5in
Trunk volume
280L
220L
Max trunk volume
335L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
60L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
213g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240iBMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i5,500 rpm1,520-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.05,500-7,300 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240iBMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
16.5 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
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
340 hp
254 kW
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
431 hp
321 kW

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 has 91 hp more than BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i and BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0: 91 hp (68 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
1,750 kg
3,858 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)M240i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
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)M240i4.6 s
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.04.6 s

Although BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 has more power, BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i 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)M240i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i and BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0: 1.3 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)M240i
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
667 km
414 mi
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
659 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
340 hp
254 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
4.6 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)M240i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 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)M240i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 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)M240i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 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)M240i
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240iBMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Power
340 hp
254 kW
431 hp
321 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
659 km
410 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
213 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 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) M240iBMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0

  • Has 91 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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