Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240ivsMorgan Plus 8 4.8 V8

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

Morgan Plus 8

4.8 V8

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2012-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    703 km
    437 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Lightest
    1,220 kg
    2,690 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    301 hp/t
    224 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240iMorganPlus 84.8 V8
Power
340hp254kW
367hp274kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,220kg2,690lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
66.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
402Nm/t269lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,010mm158in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,403mm55in
1,220mm48in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
-
Front track
1,516mm60in
-
Rear track
1,534mm60in
-
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
280L
-
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
52L
55L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
256g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240iMorgan Plus 8 4.8 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i: Power / Torque
  • Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8: 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
MorganPlus 84.8 V86,300 rpm-6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240iMorganPlus 84.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
185 km/h
115 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
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
367 hp
274 kW

Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8 has 27 hp more than BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i and Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8: 27 hp (20 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
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
490 Nm
361 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
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
1,220 kg
2,690 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
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
249 km/h
155 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)M240i4.7 s
MorganPlus 84.8 V84.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8 and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i: 0.2 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)M240i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i and Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8: 3.6 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
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 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
703 km
437 mi
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
500 km
311 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
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
367 hp
274 kW
4.5 s
249 km/h
155 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/h4.7 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
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 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/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i 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
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
4.5 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
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240iMorganPlus 84.8 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
500 km
311 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
256 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240iMorgan Plus 8 4.8 V8
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 203 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 87 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 410 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 92 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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