Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428ivsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

428i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

428i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,160kg4,762lb
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
79.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
94.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.6s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
870km540mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
445L
220L
Max trunk volume-
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions-
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428iBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.6 s
24.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
245 hp
183 kW
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
245 hp
183 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
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 Coupe (F32)428i
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
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 Coupe (F32)428i5.6 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i: 0.8 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 Coupe (F32)428i
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
870 km
540 mi
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
909 km
565 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
245 hp
183 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
245 hp
183 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 Coupe (F32)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
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

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 Coupe (F32)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 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 Coupe (F32)428i
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 Coupe (F32)428i
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 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
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
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
Range score
870 km
540 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
-
154 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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 Coupe (F32) 428iBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 225 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 428i

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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