Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435ivsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i

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

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

435i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

435i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 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
  • Lightest
    1,650 kg
    3,638 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    185 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    759 km
    472 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,220kg4,894lb
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
69.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km472mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
220L
Max trunk volume
1,300L
370L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435iBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
20.6 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
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
306 hp
228 kW
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
306 hp
228 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
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 Gran Coupe (F36)435i
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
1,740 kg
3,836 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 Gran Coupe (F36)435i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
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 Gran Coupe (F36) 435i and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i: 0.6 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 Gran Coupe (F36)435i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 Gran Coupe (F36)435i
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
759 km
472 mi
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
741 km
460 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
306 hp
228 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
306 hp
228 kW
5.6 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 Gran Coupe (F36)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 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 Gran Coupe (F36)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 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 Gran Coupe (F36)435i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.6 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 Gran Coupe (F36)435i
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435iBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Range score
759 km
472 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435iBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435i

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 260 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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