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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i · Stage 3vsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i · Stage 2vsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i · Stage 1vsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i

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

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

430i (Stage 3)

378 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2016
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

430i (Stage 2)

328 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2016
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

430i (Stage 1)

297 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2016
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

430i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i (Stage 3) 378 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    378 hp
    282 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    162 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    857 km
    533 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 3)378 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 2)328 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 1)297 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i252 hp
Power
378hp282kW+126 hp
328hp244kW+76 hp
297hp222kW+45 hp
252hp188kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,170kg4,784lb
2,170kg4,784lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+20 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-17.6 s
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-11.4 s
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.8 s
Calculated
93.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s-1.4 s
5.4s-1.0 s
5.8s-0.6 s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
15.8s-8.2 s
Calculated
18.2s-5.7 s
Calculated
20.1s-3.9 s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s-1.3 s
Calculated
5.2s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
857km533mi
Calculated
857km533mi
Calculated
857km533mi
Calculated
857km533mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,638mm183in
4,638mm183in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,384mm54in
1,384mm54in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
370L
370L
370L
370L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
162g/km
162g/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 (Stage 3) 378 hpBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i (Stage 2) 328 hpBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i (Stage 1) 297 hpBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i 252 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i (Stage 3) 378 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i (Stage 2) 328 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i (Stage 1) 297 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i 252 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 3)378 hp5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 2)328 hp5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 1)297 hp5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i252 hp5,200 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)430i (Stage 3)378 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 2)328 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 1)297 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i252 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
18.2 s
20.1 s
24.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
11.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
13.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i (Stage 3) 378 hp has 126 hp more than BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i 252 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i 252 hp and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i (Stage 3) 378 hp: 126 hp (94 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)430i (Stage 3)378 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 2)328 hp
280 km/h
174 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 1)297 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i252 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i (Stage 3) 378 hp and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i 252 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i (Stage 2) 328 hp and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i (Stage 1) 297 hp, separated by only 0.3 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)430i (Stage 3)378 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 2)328 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 1)297 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i252 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

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)430i (Stage 3)378 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 2)328 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 1)297 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i252 hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 3)378 hp
378 hp
282 kW
5.0 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 2)328 hp
328 hp
244 kW
5.4 s
280 km/h
174 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 1)297 hp
297 hp
222 kW
5.8 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i252 hp
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)430i (Stage 3)378 hp
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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)430i (Stage 2)328 hp
Power
328 hp
244 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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)430i (Stage 1)297 hp
Power
297 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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)430i252 hp
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
4,638 mm
182.6 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)430i (Stage 3)378 hp
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 2)328 hp
Power
328 hp
244 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 1)297 hp
Power
297 hp
222 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i252 hp
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 (Stage 3) 378 hp 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)430i (Stage 3)378 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 2)328 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 1)297 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i252 hp
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)430i (Stage 3)378 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 2)328 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 1)297 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i252 hp
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)430i (Stage 3)378 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 2)328 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i (Stage 1)297 hpBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)430i252 hp
Power
378 hp
282 kW
328 hp
244 kW
297 hp
222 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
4,638 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
4,638 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
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Range score
857 km
533 mi
857 km
533 mi
857 km
533 mi
857 km
533 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
162 g/km
162 g/km
162 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i (Stage 3) 378 hpBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i (Stage 2) 328 hpBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i (Stage 1) 297 hpBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i 252 hp
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 430i (Stage 3) 378 hp

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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