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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 430dvsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i

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

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2020
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

430i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,036 km
    644 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i

  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
Power
258hp192kW
252hp188kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,010kg4,431lb
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
86.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
316Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,036km644mi
Calculated
923km574mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,377mm54in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
370L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
57L
60L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
151g/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 430dBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i5,200 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)Facelift 2017430dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
21.3 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
258 hp
192 kW
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
252 hp
188 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d has 6 hp more than BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
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)Facelift 2017430d
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
1,490 kg
3,285 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 2017430d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
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)Facelift 2017430d5.9 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i5.9 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 2017430d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i: 1.0 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 2017430d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 2017430d
1,036 km
644 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
923 km
574 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
252 hp
188 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
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
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
Power
252 hp
188 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
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 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 2017430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d 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 2017430d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.9 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 2017430d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 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
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Range score
1,036 km
644 mi
923 km
574 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
151 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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) Facelift 2017 430dBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 113 km (70 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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