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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 430dvsBMW X3 (G01) 30d

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 X3 (G01)

30d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • 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 performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

BMW X3 (G01) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430dBMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
258hp192kW
265hp198kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
85.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
316Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,036km644mi
Calculated
1,133km704mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,708mm185in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
370L
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
57L
68L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
158g/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 X3 (G01) 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01) 30d: 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
BMWX3 (G01)30d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430dBMWX3 (G01)30d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
25.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.1 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
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)Facelift 2017430d
258 hp
192 kW
BMWX3 (G01)30d
265 hp
198 kW

BMW X3 (G01) 30d has 7 hp more than BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d and BMW X3 (G01) 30d: 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)Facelift 2017430d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01)30d
620 Nm
457 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
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,820 kg
4,012 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
BMWX3 (G01)30d
240 km/h
149 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
BMWX3 (G01)30d5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (G01) 30d and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d: 0.1 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)Facelift 2017430d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (G01)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d and BMW X3 (G01) 30d: 0.5 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
BMWX3 (G01)30d
146 hp/t
109 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 Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430d
1,036 km
644 mi
BMWX3 (G01)30d
1,133 km
704 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
BMWX3 (G01)30d
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 s
240 km/h
149 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
BMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 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
BMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
BMWX3 (G01)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.8 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
BMWX3 (G01)30d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430dBMWX3 (G01)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
1,036 km
644 mi
1,133 km
704 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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) Facelift 2017 430dBMW X3 (G01) 30d
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430d

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G01) 30d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 97 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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