Car comparison

Caterham CSR CSRvsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430d

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

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Caterham CSR

CSR

260 hp2261 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2014
VS

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Lightest
    515 kg
    1,135 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    505 hp/t
    376 kW/t
    2.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCaterhamCSRCSRBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
Power
260hp194kW
258hp192kW
Torque
271Nm200lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
515kg1,135lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight-
2,220kg4,894lb
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
33.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
22.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
505hp/t376kW/t229hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
526Nm/t352lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,036km644mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,261cc138cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
3,300mm130in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,505mm59in
1,825mm72in
Height-
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,315mm91in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,465mm58in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume-
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank-
57L
CO2 emissions-
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Caterham CSR CSRBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430dPowerTorque
  • Caterham CSR CSR: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CaterhamCSRCSR7,500 rpm-7,750 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCaterhamCSRCSRBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
22.1 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
1.8 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
260 hp
194 kW
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
258 hp
192 kW

Caterham CSR CSR has 2 hp more than BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430d and Caterham CSR CSR: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
515 kg
1,135 lb
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
1,770 kg
3,902 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
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
CaterhamCSRCSR3.0 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430d: 2.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CaterhamCSRCSR
505 hp/t
376 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CaterhamCSRCSR
260 hp
194 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 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
CaterhamCSRCSR
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height-
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCaterhamCSRCSRBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430d
Power
260 hp
194 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
515 kg
1,135 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,300 mm
129.9 in
Height-
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
Range score
-
1,036 km
644 mi
CO2 score
-
144 g/km
Trunk score
-
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
505 hp/t
376 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 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 Convertible (F33) 430d
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Caterham CSR CSR

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 1,255 kg lighter
  • Is 2.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 359 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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