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

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

430i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2016
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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) 430i Automatic

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    146 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    952 km
    592 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430iAutomaticBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual
Power
252hp188kW
252hp188kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,195kg4,839lb
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
93.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
93.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
857km533mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu 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
370L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
146g/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) 430i AutomaticBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i ManualPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i Automatic: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i Manual: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430iAutomatic5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual5,200 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)430iAutomaticBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 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)430iAutomatic
252 hp
188 kW
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual
252 hp
188 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430iAutomatic
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual
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)430iAutomatic
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual
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)430iAutomatic
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual
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)430iAutomatic6.3 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i Automatic and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i Manual: 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)430iAutomatic
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i Automatic and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i Manual: 0.7 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)430iAutomatic
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual
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)430iAutomatic
952 km
592 mi
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual
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)430iAutomatic
252 hp
188 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual
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)430iAutomatic
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual
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)430iAutomatic
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual
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) 430i Automatic 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)430iAutomatic
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual
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)430iAutomatic
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual
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)430iAutomaticBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iManual
Power
252 hp
188 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 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
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
952 km
592 mi
857 km
533 mi
CO2 score
146 g/km
162 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 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) 430i AutomaticBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i Manual
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i Automatic

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 95 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 16 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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