Car comparison

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.

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23)

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2020-2024
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2017-2021

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,163 km
    723 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
107.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
97.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
36.3s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg 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
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
967km601mi
Calculated
1,163km723mi
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-
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d4,000 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)420iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.3 s
33.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
1,595 kg
3,516 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)420i
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
235 km/h
146 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)420i8.2 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d7.6 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: 0.6 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 Convertible (G23)420i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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: 1.2 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)420i
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i
967 km
601 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
1,163 km
723 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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
7.6 s
235 km/h
146 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)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 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)Facelift 2017420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 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)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.6 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 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
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
7.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
967 km
601 mi
1,163 km
723 mi
CO2 score
-
129 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
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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) 420iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420d
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i

  • Has 1 km/h (1 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 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 196 km (122 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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