Car comparison

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.

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2020
VS

Mini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2021

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    968 km
    601 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    111 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    130 g/km
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iMiniConvertible (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 420iMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5PowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.54,500-6,500 rpm1,480-4,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iMiniConvertible (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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i
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
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
206 km/h
128 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,821 mm
150.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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 2017420i
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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
206 km/h
128 mph
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.

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

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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
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
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
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,821 mm
150.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
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

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 420iMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,496 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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