BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23)
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i · Stage 3vsBMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i · Stage 2vsBMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i · Stage 1vsBMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i
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420i (Stage 2)
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Comparison overview
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i (Stage 3) 276 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.4 s
- Fastest top speed273 km/h170 mph
- Most powerful276 hp206 kW
- Highest torque465 Nm343 lb-ft
- Lightest1,690 kg3,726 lb
- Best power-to-weight163 hp/t122 kW/t6.1 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
- Best estimated range967 km601 mi
- Largest trunk300 L
- Best overall score58/100
- Best performance score64/100
- Best economy score90/100
- Best practicality score45/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp |
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| Power | 276hp206kW+92 hp | 239hp178kW+55 hp | 217hp162kW+33 hp | 184hp137kW |
| Torque | 465Nm343lb-ft+165 Nm | 405Nm299lb-ft+105 Nm | 366Nm270lb-ft+66 Nm | 300Nm221lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,690kg3,726lb | 1,690kg3,726lb | 1,690kg3,726lb | 1,690kg3,726lb |
| Gross weight | 2,185kg4,817lb | 2,185kg4,817lb | 2,185kg4,817lb | 2,185kg4,817lb |
| Top speed | 273 km/h 170 mph | 259 km/h 161 mph | 251 km/h 156 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 95.3s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-12.3 s Calculated | 99.9s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-7.6 s Calculated | 103.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-4.0 s Calculated | 107.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4s-1.8 s | 7.0s-1.2 s | 7.4s-0.8 s | 8.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 22.1s-14.3 s Calculated | 26.0s-10.3 s Calculated | 29.1s-7.2 s Calculated | 36.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0s-1.7 s Calculated | 6.6s-1.2 s Calculated | 7.0s-0.7 s Calculated | 7.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.4s-1.5 s Calculated | 14.9s-1.0 s Calculated | 15.3s-0.6 s Calculated | 15.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb Calculated | 142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated | 128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb Calculated | 109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton Calculated | 240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton Calculated | 217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton Calculated | 178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 967km601mi Calculated | 967km601mi Calculated | 967km601mi Calculated | 967km601mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,768mm188in | 4,768mm188in | 4,768mm188in | 4,768mm188in |
| Width | 1,852mm73in | 1,852mm73in | 1,852mm73in | 1,852mm73in |
| Height | 1,384mm54in | 1,384mm54in | 1,384mm54in | 1,384mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,851mm112in | 2,851mm112in | 2,851mm112in |
| Front track | 1,575mm62in | 1,575mm62in | 1,575mm62in | 1,575mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,611mm63in | 1,611mm63in | 1,611mm63in | 1,611mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 124mm5in | 124mm5in | 124mm5in | 124mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 300L | 300L | 300L | 300L |
| Max trunk volume | 385L | 385L | 385L | 385L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 59L | 59L | 59L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i (Stage 3) 276 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i (Stage 1) 217 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i 184 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,350-4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,350-4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,350-4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,350-4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.0 s | 6.6 s | 7.0 s | 7.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.4 s | 7.0 s | 7.4 s | 8.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 22.1 s | 26.0 s | 29.1 s | 36.3 s |
| Top speed | 273 km/h 170 mph | 259 km/h 161 mph | 251 km/h 156 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph |
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60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.5 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.3 s | 6.5 s | 6.7 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.5 s | 9.8 s | 10.0 s | 10.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.1 s | 12.6 s | 12.9 s | 13.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.4 s | 14.9 s | 15.3 s | 15.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 164 km/h 102 mph | 157 km/h 97 mph | 152 km/h 95 mph | 145 km/h 90 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 276 hp 206 kW |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 239 hp 178 kW |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 217 hp 162 kW |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp | 184 hp 137 kW |
BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i (Stage 3) 276 hp has 92 hp more than BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i 184 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i 184 hp and BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i (Stage 3) 276 hp: 92 hp (69 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 465 Nm 343 lb-ft |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 405 Nm 299 lb-ft |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 366 Nm 270 lb-ft |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 259 km/h 161 mph |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 251 km/h 156 mph |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp | 236 km/h 147 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 6.4 s |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 7.0 s |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 7.4 s |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp | 8.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i (Stage 3) 276 hp and BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i 184 hp: 1.8 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i (Stage 2) 239 hp and BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i (Stage 1) 217 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 163 hp/t 122 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 128 hp/t 96 kW/t 7.8 kg/hp |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 967 km 601 mi |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 967 km 601 mi |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 967 km 601 mi |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp | 967 km 601 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 276 hp 206 kW | 6.4 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 239 hp 178 kW | 7.0 s | 259 km/h 161 mph |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 217 hp 162 kW | 7.4 s | 251 km/h 156 mph |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp | 184 hp 137 kW | 8.2 s | 236 km/h 147 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i (Stage 3) 276 hp 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 6.4 s |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 7.0 s |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 7.4 s |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 8.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp | 163 hp/t 122 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp | 128 hp/t 96 kW/t 7.8 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 3)276 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 2)239 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i (Stage 1)217 hp | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i184 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 276 hp 206 kW | 239 hp 178 kW | 217 hp 162 kW | 184 hp 137 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 465 Nm 343 lb-ft | 405 Nm 299 lb-ft | 366 Nm 270 lb-ft | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.4 s | 7.0 s | 7.4 s | 8.2 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 273 km/h 170 mph | 259 km/h 161 mph | 251 km/h 156 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 967 km 601 mi | 967 km 601 mi | 967 km 601 mi | 967 km 601 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 300 L 10.6 cu ft | 300 L 10.6 cu ft | 300 L 10.6 cu ft | 300 L 10.6 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 163 hp/t 122 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp | 128 hp/t 96 kW/t 7.8 kg/hp | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i (Stage 3) 276 hp | BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i (Stage 2) 239 hp | BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i (Stage 1) 217 hp | BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i 184 hp |
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| Consumption | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.67 LC100 km | 10.67 LC100 km | 10.67 LC100 km | 10.67 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,601 LC/year | 1,601 LC/year | 1,601 LC/year | 1,601 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i (Stage 3) 276 hp
- Has 37 hp more
- Has 60 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
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 (G23) 420i (Stage 2) 239 hp
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