Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 430ivsMini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0

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

430i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2020
VS

Mini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2021

JCW 2.0

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 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
  • Best estimated range
    857 km
    533 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
Power
252hp188kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
93.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.1s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
24.0s
Calculated
27.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
857km533mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
3,872mm152in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
115mm5in
Trunk volume
370L
160L
Max trunk volume-
215L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
44L
CO2 emissions
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) Facelift 2017 430iMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0PowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021JCW 2.05,200-6,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.0 s
27.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i has 21 hp more than Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0 and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
320 Nm
236 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 2017430i
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
1,375 kg
3,031 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 2017430i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
241 km/h
150 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) Facelift 2017 430i and Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0: 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 2017430i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0 and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i: 0.6 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 2017430i
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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)Facelift 2017430i
252 hp
188 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
241 km/h
150 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 2017430i
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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,872 mm
152.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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 2017430i
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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i 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 2017430i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.4 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 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 2017430i
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430iMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
Power
252 hp
188 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,872 mm
152.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
857 km
533 mi
688 km
427 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430iMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 430i

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 170 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0

  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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