BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 420ivsMini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018
Cooper 1.5
Comparison overview
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Best choices
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.4 s
- Fastest top speed230 km/h143 mph
- Most powerful184 hp137 kW
- Highest torque270 Nm199 lb-ft
- Best estimated range968 km601 mi
- Largest trunk370 L
- Best overall score46/100
- Best performance score46/100
- Best practicality score47/100
Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5
- Lightest1,230 kg2,712 lb
- Best power-to-weight111 hp/t82 kW/t9.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.9 L/100 km48.0 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions130 g/km
- Best economy score91/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i | MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184hp137kW | 136hp101kW |
| Torque | 270Nm199lb-ft | 220Nm162lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,715kg3,781lb | 1,230kg2,712lb |
| Gross weight | 2,185kg4,817lb | 1,670kg3,682lb |
| Top speed | 230 km/h 143 mph | 206 km/h 128 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 108.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated | 93.7s99% target: 204 km/h / 127 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.4s | 8.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 40.0s Calculated | 67.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.9s Calculated | 8.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 16.1s Calculated | 16.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated | 111hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton Calculated | 179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 968km601mi Calculated | 702km436mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,499cc91cu in |
| Length | 4,640mm183in | 3,821mm150in |
| Width | 1,825mm72in | 1,727mm68in |
| Height | 1,384mm54in | 1,415mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,810mm111in | 2,495mm98in |
| Front track | 1,544mm61in | 1,501mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,593mm63in | 1,501mm59in |
| Ground clearance | 130mm5in | 115mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 370L | 160L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 215L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 60L | 40L |
| CO2 emissions | 144g/km | 130g/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: Power / Torque
- Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i | 5,000 rpm | 1,350-4,600 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 | 4,500-6,500 rpm | 1,480-4,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i | MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.9 s | 8.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.4 s | 8.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 40.0 s | 67.8 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h 143 mph | 206 km/h 128 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.9 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.5 s | 10.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.5 s | 13.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.1 s | 16.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 143 km/h 89 mph | 138 km/h 86 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i | 184 hp 137 kW |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 | 136 hp 101 kW |
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i has 48 hp more than Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5.
The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i: 48 hp (36 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i | 270 Nm 199 lb-ft |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 | 220 Nm 162 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i | 1,715 kg 3,781 lb |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 | 1,230 kg 2,712 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 | 206 km/h 128 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i | 8.4 s |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 | 8.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i and Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i: 0.5 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 Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i | 107 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 | 111 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i | 968 km 601 mi |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 | 702 km 436 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i | 184 hp 137 kW | 8.4 s | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 | 136 hp 101 kW | 8.8 s | 206 km/h 128 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 |
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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 Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i |
| 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 |
| 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 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 Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | 8.4 s |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | 8.8 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 Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i | 107 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 | 111 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i | MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 184 hp 137 kW | 136 hp 101 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 270 Nm 199 lb-ft | 220 Nm 162 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.4 s | 8.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 230 km/h 143 mph | 206 km/h 128 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,715 kg 3,781 lb | 1,230 kg 2,712 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 968 km 601 mi | 702 km 436 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 144 g/km | 130 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 370 L 13.1 cu ft | 160 L 5.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 107 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp | 111 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i | Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 |
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| Consumption | 6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK | 5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.85 LC100 km | 9.98 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 17.46 LC100 mi | 16.05 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 930 L246 US gal205 UK gal | 855 L226 US gal188 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,628 LC/year | 1,496 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i
- Has 48 hp more
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
- Has 266 km (165 mi) more estimated range
- Has 210 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5
- Is 485 kg lighter
- Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Emits 14 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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