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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.

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017

420i (Stage 3)

276 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2020
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017

420i (Stage 2)

239 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2020
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017

420i (Stage 1)

217 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2020
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • 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 highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    153 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp
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
+39 km/h
257 km/h
160 mph
+27 km/h
249 km/h
155 mph
+19 km/h
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 hpBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i 184 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp
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
Drag race simulation
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

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

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 (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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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 (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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 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)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 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)Facelift 2017420i184 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp
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

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.

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

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i184 hp
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
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
4,640 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
4,640 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
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i 184 hp
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 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 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 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

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