BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)
Car comparison
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420ivsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)
420i
Comparison overview
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.9 s
- Fastest top speed235 km/h146 mph
- Most powerful184 hp137 kW
- Highest torque300 Nm221 lb-ft
- Lightest1,620 kg3,571 lb
- Best power-to-weight114 hp/t85 kW/t8.8 kg/hp
- Largest trunk470 L
- Best overall score55/100
- Best performance score49/100
- Best practicality score69/100
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
- Best estimated range968 km601 mi
- Best economy score90/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184hp137kW | 184hp137kW |
| Torque | 300Nm221lb-ft | 270Nm199lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,620kg3,571lb | 1,715kg3,781lb |
| Gross weight | 2,175kg4,795lb | 2,185kg4,817lb |
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 99.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated | 108.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9s | 8.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 34.6s Calculated | 40.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.5s Calculated | 7.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.7s Calculated | 16.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb Calculated | 107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton Calculated | 157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 808km502mi Calculated | 968km601mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,783mm188in | 4,638mm183in |
| Width | 1,852mm73in | 1,825mm72in |
| Height | 1,442mm57in | 1,384mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,856mm112in | 2,810mm111in |
| Front track | 1,595mm63in | 1,545mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,623mm64in | 1,594mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 140mm6in | 130mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 470L | 370L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,290L | - |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 60L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 144g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: Power / Torque
- BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,350-4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i | 5,000 rpm | 1,350-4,600 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.9 s | 8.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 34.6 s | 40.0 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.8 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.3 s | 10.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.2 s | 13.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.7 s | 16.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 147 km/h 91 mph | 143 km/h 89 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | 184 hp 137 kW |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i | 184 hp 137 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i | 270 Nm 199 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i | 1,715 kg 3,781 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i | 230 km/h 143 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | 7.9 s |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i | 8.4 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: 1.1 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | 114 hp/t 85 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i | 107 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | 808 km 502 mi |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i | 968 km 601 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.9 s | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i | 184 hp 137 kW | 8.4 s | 230 km/h 143 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i |
| 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i |
| 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | 7.9 s |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | 8.4 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | 114 hp/t 85 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i | 107 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 184 hp 137 kW | 184 hp 137 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | 270 Nm 199 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.9 s | 8.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb | 1,715 kg 3,781 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 808 km 502 mi | 968 km 601 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 144 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 470 L 16.6 cu ft | 370 L 13.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 114 hp/t 85 kW/t 8.8 kg/hp | 107 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i | BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i |
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| Consumption | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK | 6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.78 LC100 km | 10.85 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi | 17.46 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal | 930 L246 US gal205 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,916 LC/year | 1,628 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i
- Has 30 Nm more
- Is 95 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 100 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i
- Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 160 km (99 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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