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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428ivsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 430i

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

428i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017

430i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • 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
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
Power
245hp183kW
252hp188kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
94.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
93.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
24.0s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
857km533mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,593mm63in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
220L
370L
Max trunk volume
370L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
162g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428iBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.0 s
24.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
245 hp
183 kW
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
252 hp
188 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i has 7 hp more than BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i: 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)428i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
1,710 kg
3,770 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)428i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)428i6.4 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i6.4 s

Although BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i has more power, BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)428i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

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)428i
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
909 km
565 mi
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
857 km
533 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
252 hp
188 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i 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)428i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.4 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)428i
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 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
857 km
533 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
162 g/km
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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) 428iBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 52 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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