Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dvsMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

425d

218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

Mini Convertible (R57)

JCW 1.6

211 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,096 km
    681 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
218hp163kW
211hp157kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,265kg2,789lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
96.1s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
30.2s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,096km681mi
Calculated
685km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
3,758mm148in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
370L
125L
Max trunk volume-
660L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
57L
50L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6PowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,000-5,300 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.2 s
31.2 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
218 hp
163 kW
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d has 7 hp more than Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
1,265 kg
2,789 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)425d
241 km/h
150 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
233 km/h
145 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)425d7.1 s
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.67.1 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)425d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 2.1 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)425d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
1,096 km
681 mi
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
685 km
426 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
218 hp
163 kW
7.1 s
241 km/h
150 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 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)425d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,758 mm
148.0 in
Height
1,414 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)425d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d 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)425d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.1 s
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.1 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)425d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,758 mm
148.0 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,096 km
681 mi
685 km
426 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 411 km (256 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 245 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 33 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Is 465 kg lighter
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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