Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420dvsBMW X1 (U11) 23d

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 X1 (U11)

23d

197 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2022-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X1 (U11) 23d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420d

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,311 km
    815 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420dBMWX1 (U11)23d
Power
190hp142kW
197hp147kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,265kg4,993lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
99.0s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
90.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
33.5s
Calculated
36.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,311km815mi
Calculated
849km528mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,500mm177in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,642mm65in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,592mm63in
Rear track
1,611mm63in
1,593mm63in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
205mm8in
Trunk volume
300L
500L
Max trunk volume
385L
1,545L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
59L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420dBMW X1 (U11) 23dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (U11) 23d: 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d4,000 rpm1,500-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420dBMWX1 (U11)23d
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
33.5 s
36.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 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
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
148 km/h
92 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
197 hp
147 kW

BMW X1 (U11) 23d has 7 hp more than BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420d and BMW X1 (U11) 23d: 7 hp (5 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
1,690 kg
3,726 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
225 km/h
140 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (U11) 23d 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420d and BMW X1 (U11) 23d: 0.8 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 (G23)420d
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
BMWX1 (U11)23d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
849 km
528 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
197 hp
147 kW
7.4 s
225 km/h
140 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
BMWX1 (U11)23d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420dBMWX1 (U11)23d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
197 hp
147 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
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 in
Range score
1,311 km
815 mi
849 km
528 mi
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 X1 (U11) 23d
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420d

  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 462 km (287 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW X1 (U11) 23d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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