Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435ivsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i

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

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

435i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)

430i

245 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i

  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    776 km
    482 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i

  • 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
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
Power
306hp228kW
245hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,200kg4,850lb
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
80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
86.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
741km460mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,783mm188in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,399mm55in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,856mm112in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,595mm63in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,623mm64in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
370L
470L
Max trunk volume-
1,290L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
60L
59L
CO2 emissions
189g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i4,500-6,500 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
22.7 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i has 61 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
1,645 kg
3,627 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)435i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
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)435i5.5 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i: 0.7 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)435i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i: 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)435i
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
741 km
460 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
776 km
482 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 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)435i
Power
306 hp
228 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
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i 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)435i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.2 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)435i
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
741 km
460 mi
776 km
482 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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) 435iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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