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

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017

430i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 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
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,140 km
    708 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430dBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
Power
258hp192kW
252hp188kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,195kg4,839lb
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
75.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
93.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
19.9s
Calculated
23.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,140km708mi
Calculated
952km592mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,377mm54in
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
445L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
57L
60L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
146g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430dBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d4,000 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430dBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.9 s
23.7 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
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

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

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
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)430d
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
1,735 kg
3,825 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)430d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
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)430d5.5 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i: 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)430d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i: 1.3 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 Coupe (F32)430d
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
145 hp/t
108 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)430d
1,140 km
708 mi
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
952 km
592 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
252 hp
188 kW
6.3 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)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
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
4,640 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 Coupe (F32)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 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 Coupe (F32)430d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 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)430d
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430dBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 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
1,140 km
708 mi
952 km
592 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
146 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 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) 430dBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 188 km (117 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

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