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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 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 Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2020
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

420i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i Manual

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    290 Nm
    214 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    153 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iManualBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAutomatic
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
105.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
106.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
39.0s
Calculated
39.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
370L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
153g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i ManualBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i AutomaticPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i Manual: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i Automatic: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iManual5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAutomatic5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iManualBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAutomatic
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.0 s
39.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i Manual and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i Automatic: 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iManual
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAutomatic
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iManual
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAutomatic
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iManual
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAutomatic
184 hp
137 kW
8.3 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 Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iManual
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAutomatic
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 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 Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iManual
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAutomatic
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i Manual 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 Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iManual
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.2 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAutomatic
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.3 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 Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iManual
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAutomatic
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iManualBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAutomatic
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 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
909 km
565 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
153 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i ManualBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i Automatic
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i Manual

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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