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.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024
VS

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420iBMW4 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
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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) 420iBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420iBMW4 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
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

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420iBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,628 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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