Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017 420dvsBMW E9 3.0CSi

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2020
VS

BMW E9

3.0CSi

200 hp2985 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1971-1975

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,213 km
    754 mi
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW E9 3.0CSi

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420dBMWE93.0CSi
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
277Nm204lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
93.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
32.9s
Calculated
41.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,213km754mi
Calculated
661km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,985cc182cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,670mm66in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,446mm57in
Rear track
1,589mm63in
1,402mm55in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
445L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
57L
72L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
-

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420dBMW E9 3.0CSiPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d: Power / Torque
  • BMW E9 3.0CSi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWE93.0CSi5,500 rpm4,300 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420dBMWE93.0CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.9 s
41.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
190 hp
142 kW
BMWE93.0CSi
200 hp
149 kW

BMW E9 3.0CSi has 10 hp more than BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d and BMW E9 3.0CSi: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWE93.0CSi
277 Nm
204 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
BMWE93.0CSi
1,420 kg
3,131 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWE93.0CSi
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d7.2 s
BMWE93.0CSi7.7 s

Although BMW E9 3.0CSi has more power, BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d and BMW E9 3.0CSi: 0.5 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMWE93.0CSi
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d and BMW E9 3.0CSi: 6.2 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
BMWE93.0CSi
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
1,213 km
754 mi
BMWE93.0CSi
661 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWE93.0CSi
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
220 km/h
137 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
BMWE93.0CSi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMWE93.0CSi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
BMWE93.0CSi
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
7.7 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMWE93.0CSi
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420dBMWE93.0CSi
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
277 Nm
204 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
1,213 km
754 mi
661 km
410 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
-
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420dBMW E9 3.0CSi
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420d

  • Has 123 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 552 km (343 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW E9 3.0CSi

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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