Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430dvsBMW X5 (G05) 30d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23)

430d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2021-2024
VS

BMW X5 (G05)

30d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2020-2023

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

BMW X5 (G05) 30d

  • Best estimated range
    1,290 km
    802 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430dBMWX5 (G05)30d
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,940kg6,482lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
83.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
98.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
346Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
983km611mi
Calculated
1,290km802mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,852mm73in
2,004mm79in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,745mm69in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,666mm66in
Rear track
1,612mm63in
1,685mm66in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
214mm8in
Trunk volume
300L
650L
Max trunk volume
385L
1,870L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
59L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430dBMW X5 (G05) 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (G05) 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX5 (G05)30d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430dBMWX5 (G05)30d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
30.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
286 hp
213 kW
BMWX5 (G05)30d
286 hp
213 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWX5 (G05)30d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
BMWX5 (G05)30d
2,190 kg
4,828 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)430d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (G05)30d
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)430d5.8 s
BMWX5 (G05)30d6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d and BMW X5 (G05) 30d: 0.3 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)430d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)30d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

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)430d
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMWX5 (G05)30d
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
983 km
611 mi
BMWX5 (G05)30d
1,290 km
802 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430d
286 hp
213 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (G05)30d
286 hp
213 kW
6.1 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)430d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMWX5 (G05)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 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)430d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d 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)430d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMWX5 (G05)30d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.1 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)430d
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)30d
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430dBMWX5 (G05)30d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 in
Range score
983 km
611 mi
1,290 km
802 mi
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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) 430dBMW X5 (G05) 30d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430d

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (G05) 30d

  • Has 307 km (191 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 350 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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