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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 420ivsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

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
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

420d

184 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,188 km
    738 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
105.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
92.5s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
39.0s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
1,188km738mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
370L
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
60L
57L
CO2 emissions
153g/km
127g/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 420iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d: 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.0 s
35.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i
184 hp
137 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
380 Nm
280 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
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i
230 km/h
143 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i8.2 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i: 0.7 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420i: 1.8 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
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i
909 km
565 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
1,188 km
738 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
8.2 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
229 km/h
142 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/h8.2 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.2 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.5 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
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 Gran Coupe (F36)420d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
1,188 km
738 mi
CO2 score
153 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 278 km (173 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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