BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 420i · Stage 3vsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 420i · Stage 2vsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 420i · Stage 1vsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 420i
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017
420i (Stage 2)
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017
420i (Stage 1)
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017
420i
Comparison overview
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 3) 276 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.4 s
- Fastest top speed269 km/h167 mph
- Most powerful276 hp206 kW
- Highest torque450 Nm332 lb-ft
- Lightest1,700 kg3,748 lb
- Best power-to-weight162 hp/t121 kW/t6.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions153 g/km
- Best estimated range909 km565 mi
- Largest trunk370 L
- Best overall score58/100
- Best performance score63/100
- Best economy score89/100
- Best practicality score47/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp |
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| Power | 276hp206kW+92 hp | 239hp178kW+55 hp | 217hp162kW+33 hp | 184hp137kW |
| Torque | 450Nm332lb-ft+160 Nm | 392Nm289lb-ft+102 Nm | 354Nm261lb-ft+64 Nm | 290Nm214lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,700kg3,748lb | 1,700kg3,748lb | 1,700kg3,748lb | 1,700kg3,748lb |
| Gross weight | 2,170kg4,784lb | 2,170kg4,784lb | 2,170kg4,784lb | 2,170kg4,784lb |
| Top speed | 269 km/h 167 mph | 257 km/h 160 mph | 249 km/h 155 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 95.6s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-10.1 s Calculated | 101.4s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph-4.4 s Calculated | 104.9s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph-0.8 s Calculated | 105.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4s-1.8 s | 7.0s-1.2 s | 7.4s-0.8 s | 8.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 22.6s-16.3 s Calculated | 26.6s-12.4 s Calculated | 29.8s-9.2 s Calculated | 39.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0s-1.7 s Calculated | 6.6s-1.1 s Calculated | 7.0s-0.7 s Calculated | 7.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 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 | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.4s-1.5 s Calculated | 14.9s-1.0 s Calculated | 15.3s-0.6 s Calculated | 15.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb Calculated | 141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated | 128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb Calculated | 108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton Calculated | 230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton Calculated | 208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton Calculated | 171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 909km565mi Calculated | 909km565mi Calculated | 909km565mi Calculated | 909km565mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,640mm183in | 4,640mm183in | 4,640mm183in | 4,640mm183in |
| Width | 1,825mm72in | 1,825mm72in | 1,825mm72in | 1,825mm72in |
| Height | 1,384mm54in | 1,384mm54in | 1,384mm54in | 1,384mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,810mm111in | 2,810mm111in | 2,810mm111in | 2,810mm111in |
| Front track | 1,544mm61in | 1,544mm61in | 1,544mm61in | 1,544mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,593mm63in | 1,593mm63in | 1,593mm63in | 1,593mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 130mm5in | 130mm5in | 130mm5in | 130mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 370L | 370L | 370L | 370L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 60L | 60L | 60L | 60L |
| CO2 emissions | 153g/km | 153g/km | 153g/km | 153g/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 (Stage 3) 276 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 1) 217 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i 184 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 5,000 rpm | 1,350-4,600 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 5,000 rpm | 1,350-4,600 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 5,000 rpm | 1,350-4,600 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp | 5,000 rpm | 1,350-4,600 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.0 s | 6.6 s | 7.0 s | 7.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.4 s | 7.0 s | 7.4 s | 8.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 22.6 s | 26.6 s | 29.8 s | 39.0 s |
| Top speed | 269 km/h 167 mph | 257 km/h 160 mph | 249 km/h 155 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph |
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60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.3 s | 6.5 s | 6.6 s | 6.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.4 s | 9.8 s | 10.0 s | 10.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.1 s | 12.6 s | 12.9 s | 13.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.4 s | 14.9 s | 15.3 s | 15.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 163 km/h 101 mph | 156 km/h 97 mph | 151 km/h 94 mph | 144 km/h 89 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 276 hp 206 kW |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 239 hp 178 kW |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 217 hp 162 kW |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp | 184 hp 137 kW |
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 3) 276 hp has 92 hp more than BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i 184 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i 184 hp and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 3) 276 hp: 92 hp (69 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 392 Nm 289 lb-ft |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 354 Nm 261 lb-ft |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp | 290 Nm 214 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 1,700 kg 3,748 lb |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 1,700 kg 3,748 lb |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 1,700 kg 3,748 lb |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp | 1,700 kg 3,748 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 269 km/h 167 mph |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 257 km/h 160 mph |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 249 km/h 155 mph |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp | 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 Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 3) 276 hp and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i 184 hp: 1.8 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 2) 239 hp and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 1) 217 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 141 hp/t 105 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 128 hp/t 95 kW/t 7.8 kg/hp |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp | 108 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 909 km 565 mi |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 909 km 565 mi |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 909 km 565 mi |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp | 909 km 565 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 276 hp 206 kW | 6.4 s | 269 km/h 167 mph |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 239 hp 178 kW | 7.0 s | 257 km/h 160 mph |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 217 hp 162 kW | 7.4 s | 249 km/h 155 mph |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp | 184 hp 137 kW | 8.2 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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| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp |
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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 (Stage 3)276 hp |
| 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp |
| 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp |
| 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp |
| 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 3) 276 hp 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 |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 6.4 s |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 7.0 s |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 7.4 s |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 8.2 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 |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 141 hp/t 105 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 128 hp/t 95 kW/t 7.8 kg/hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp | 108 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 276 hp 206 kW | 239 hp 178 kW | 217 hp 162 kW | 184 hp 137 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft | 392 Nm 289 lb-ft | 354 Nm 261 lb-ft | 290 Nm 214 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.4 s | 7.0 s | 7.4 s | 8.2 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 269 km/h 167 mph | 257 km/h 160 mph | 249 km/h 155 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,700 kg 3,748 lb | 1,700 kg 3,748 lb | 1,700 kg 3,748 lb | 1,700 kg 3,748 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 | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 909 km 565 mi | 909 km 565 mi | 909 km 565 mi | 909 km 565 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 153 g/km | 153 g/km | 153 g/km | 153 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 370 L 13.1 cu ft | 370 L 13.1 cu ft | 370 L 13.1 cu ft | 370 L 13.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | 141 hp/t 105 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp | 128 hp/t 95 kW/t 7.8 kg/hp | 108 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 3) 276 hp | BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 2) 239 hp | BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 1) 217 hp | BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i 184 hp |
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| Consumption | 6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK | 6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK | 6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK | 6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.55 LC100 km | 11.55 LC100 km | 11.55 LC100 km | 11.55 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 18.59 LC100 mi | 18.59 LC100 mi | 18.59 LC100 mi | 18.59 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 990 L262 US gal218 UK gal | 990 L262 US gal218 UK gal | 990 L262 US gal218 UK gal | 990 L262 US gal218 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,733 LC/year | 1,733 LC/year | 1,733 LC/year | 1,733 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 3) 276 hp
- Has 37 hp more
- Has 58 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 2) 239 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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