BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23)
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420ivsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017 420d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017
420d
Comparison overview
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.4 s
- Most powerful190 hp142 kW
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lightest1,615 kg3,560 lb
- Best power-to-weight118 hp/t88 kW/t8.5 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.6 L/100 km42.0 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,188 km738 mi
- Largest trunk480 L
- Best overall score56/100
- Best performance score52/100
- Best economy score94/100
- Best practicality score65/100
BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i
- Fastest top speed236 km/h147 mph
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184hp137kW | 190hp142kW |
| Torque | 300Nm221lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,690kg3,726lb | 1,615kg3,560lb |
| Gross weight | 2,185kg4,817lb | 2,175kg4,795lb |
| Top speed | 236 km/h 147 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 107.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph Calculated | 91.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2s | 7.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 36.3s Calculated | 34.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.8s Calculated | 7.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | 4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.9s Calculated | 15.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated | 118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton Calculated | 248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 967km601mi Calculated | 1,188km738mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,995cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,768mm188in | 4,640mm183in |
| Width | 1,852mm73in | 1,825mm72in |
| Height | 1,384mm54in | 1,404mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,810mm111in |
| Front track | 1,575mm62in | 1,543mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,611mm63in | 1,592mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 124mm5in | 145mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 300L | 480L |
| Max trunk volume | 385L | 1,300L |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| 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) 420i: Power / Torque
- BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,350-4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.8 s | 7.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.2 s | 7.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 36.3 s | 34.3 s |
| Top speed | 236 km/h 147 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.9 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.4 s | 10.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.4 s | 12.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.9 s | 15.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 145 km/h 90 mph | 149 km/h 93 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | 184 hp 137 kW |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d | 190 hp 142 kW |
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d has 6 hp more than BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d: 6 hp (4 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | 236 km/h 147 mph |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d | 230 km/h 143 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | 8.2 s |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d | 7.4 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d and BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i: 0.8 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d and BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i: 1.3 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d | 118 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | 967 km 601 mi |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d | 1,188 km 738 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | 184 hp 137 kW | 8.2 s | 236 km/h 147 mph |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d | 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.
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i |
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| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d |
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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 |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 8.2 s |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d | 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d | 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
| Vehicle | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 184 hp 137 kW | 190 hp 142 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.2 s | 7.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 236 km/h 147 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 967 km 601 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 | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp | 118 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i | BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d |
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| Consumption | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK | 4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.67 LC100 km | 8.40 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi | 13.52 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal | 720 L190 US gal158 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,601 LC/year | 1,260 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i
- Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d
- Has 6 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Is 75 kg lighter
- Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 220 km (137 mi) more estimated range
- Has 180 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest top speed
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