BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23)
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430ivsBMW X4 (G02 LCI) · Facelift 2021 30i
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.2 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful258 hp192 kW
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lightest1,715 kg3,781 lb
- Best power-to-weight150 hp/t112 kW/t6.6 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
- Best estimated range922 km573 mi
- Best performance score61/100
- Best economy score90/100
BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i
- Largest trunk525 L
- Best overall score62/100
- Best practicality score76/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430i | BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258hp192kW | 245hp183kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,715kg3,781lb | 1,815kg4,001lb |
| Gross weight | 2,200kg4,850lb | 2,400kg5,291lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 88.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 88.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2s | 6.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 22.9s Calculated | 30.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.9s Calculated | 6.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 14.3s Calculated | 14.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb Calculated | 135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton Calculated | 193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 922km573mi Calculated | 765km475mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,768mm188in | 4,751mm187in |
| Width | 1,852mm73in | 1,918mm76in |
| Height | 1,384mm54in | 1,621mm64in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,864mm113in |
| Front track | 1,575mm62in | 1,620mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,611mm63in | 1,666mm66in |
| Ground clearance | 124mm5in | 204mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 300L | 525L |
| Max trunk volume | 385L | 1,430L |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 65L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430i: Power / Torque
- BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430i | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,550-4,400 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 5,000-6,500 rpm | 1,560-4,800 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430i | BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.9 s | 6.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.2 s | 6.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 22.9 s | 30.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.2 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.3 s | 9.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.0 s | 12.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.3 s | 14.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 163 km/h 101 mph | 154 km/h 96 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430i | 258 hp 192 kW |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 245 hp 183 kW |
BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430i has 13 hp more than BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i.
The biggest power difference is between BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i and BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430i: 13 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430i | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430i | 1,715 kg 3,781 lb |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 1,815 kg 4,001 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)430i | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 235 km/h 146 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430i | 6.2 s |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 6.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430i and BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i: 0.4 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)430i | 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430i and BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i: 2.1 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)430i | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430i | 922 km 573 mi |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 765 km 475 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430i | 258 hp 192 kW | 6.2 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 245 hp 183 kW | 6.6 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.
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| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i |
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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)430i |
| 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i |
| 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430i 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)430i | 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK | 6.2 s |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK | 6.6 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)430i | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp | 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK |
| BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430i | BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 258 hp 192 kW | 245 hp 183 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.2 s | 6.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,715 kg 3,781 lb | 1,815 kg 4,001 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 922 km 573 mi | 765 km 475 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 300 L 10.6 cu ft | 525 L 18.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430i | BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i |
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| Consumption | 6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK | 8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.20 LC100 km | 14.88 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 18.02 LC100 mi | 23.94 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 960 L254 US gal211 UK gal | 1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,680 LC/year | 2,231 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 430i
- Has 13 hp more
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 100 kg lighter
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 157 km (98 mi) more estimated range
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
Cons
- Smallest trunk
BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i
- Has 225 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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