BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23)
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420ivsMini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2021
Cooper 1.5
Comparison overview
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.2 s
- Fastest top speed236 km/h147 mph
- Most powerful184 hp137 kW
- Highest torque300 Nm221 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight109 hp/t81 kW/t9.2 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range967 km601 mi
- Largest trunk300 L
- Best overall score47/100
- Best performance score48/100
- Best practicality score45/100
Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5
- Lightest1,250 kg2,756 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Best economy score91/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184hp137kW | 136hp101kW |
| Torque | 300Nm221lb-ft | 220Nm162lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,690kg3,726lb | 1,250kg2,756lb |
| Gross weight | 2,185kg4,817lb | 1,680kg3,704lb |
| Top speed | 236 km/h 147 mph | 206 km/h 128 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 107.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph Calculated | 95.3s99% target: 204 km/h / 127 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2s | 8.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 36.3s Calculated | 68.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.8s Calculated | 8.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 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 | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.9s Calculated | 16.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated | 109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton Calculated | 176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 967km601mi Calculated | 690km429mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,499cc91cu in |
| Length | 4,768mm188in | 3,863mm152in |
| Width | 1,852mm73in | 1,727mm68in |
| Height | 1,384mm54in | 1,415mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,495mm98in |
| Front track | 1,575mm62in | 1,501mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,611mm63in | 1,501mm59in |
| Ground clearance | 124mm5in | 115mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 300L | 160L |
| Max trunk volume | 385L | 215L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 40L |
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
- Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5: 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 |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 | 4,500-6,500 rpm | 1,500-4,100 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.8 s | 8.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.2 s | 8.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 36.3 s | 68.9 s |
| Top speed | 236 km/h 147 mph | 206 km/h 128 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.9 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.4 s | 10.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.4 s | 13.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.9 s | 16.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 145 km/h 90 mph | 137 km/h 85 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | 184 hp 137 kW |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 | 136 hp 101 kW |
BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i has 48 hp more than Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5.
The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5 and BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i: 48 hp (36 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 |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 | 220 Nm 162 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 |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 | 1,250 kg 2,756 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 |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 | 206 km/h 128 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 |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 | 8.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i and Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5: 0.6 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 |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
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 |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 | 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 |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | 967 km 601 mi |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 | 690 km 429 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 |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 | 136 hp 101 kW | 8.8 s | 206 km/h 128 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 |
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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 | ||||||
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 |
| 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i 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 |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 8.8 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 |
| MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i | MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2021Cooper 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 184 hp 137 kW | 136 hp 101 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | 220 Nm 162 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.2 s | 8.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 236 km/h 147 mph | 206 km/h 128 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb | 1,250 kg 2,756 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 967 km 601 mi | 690 km 429 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 300 L 10.6 cu ft | 160 L 5.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i | Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5 |
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| Consumption | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.67 LC100 km | 10.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi | 16.33 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal | 870 L230 US gal191 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,601 LC/year | 1,523 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i
- Has 48 hp more
- Has 80 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
- Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 278 km (172 mi) more estimated range
- Has 140 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2021 Cooper 1.5
- Is 440 kg lighter
- Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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