Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420dvsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

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

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23)

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2020-2024
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420d

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,311 km
    815 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420dBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
99.3s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
91.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
33.6s
Calculated
34.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,311km815mi
Calculated
1,188km738mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,611mm63in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
300L
480L
Max trunk volume
385L
1,300L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
59L
57L
CO2 emissions-
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420dBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420dBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.6 s
34.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420d
190 hp
142 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
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 (G23)420d
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
1,615 kg
3,560 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 (G23)420d
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
230 km/h
143 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 (G23)420d7.6 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d and BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420d: 0.2 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 (G23)420d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 Convertible (G23)420d
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420d
1,311 km
815 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
1,188 km
738 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420d
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
230 km/h
143 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 (G23)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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

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 (G23)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420d 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 (G23)420d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.6 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.4 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 (G23)420d
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420dBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
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
Range score
1,311 km
815 mi
1,188 km
738 mi
CO2 score
-
126 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 (G23) 420dBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420d

  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 124 km (77 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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