Car comparison

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0vsMorgan Plus 8 4.8 V8

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

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BMW M4 Convertible (F83)

3.0

431 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2020
VS

Morgan Plus 8

4.8 V8

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2012-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    431 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    213 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    659 km
    410 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,220 kg
    2,690 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    301 hp/t
    224 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0MorganPlus 84.8 V8
Power
431hp321kW
367hp274kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,220kg2,690lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
61.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
16.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
246hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
402Nm/t269lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
659km410mi
Calculated
455km282mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,010mm158in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,220mm48in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
-
Front track
1,579mm62in
-
Rear track
1,603mm63in
-
Ground clearance
116mm5in
-
Trunk volume
220L
-
Max trunk volume
370L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
213g/km
282g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.05,500-7,300 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,550 rpm
MorganPlus 84.8 V86,300 rpm-6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0MorganPlus 84.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.4 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
367 hp
274 kW

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 has 64 hp more than Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8 and BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0: 64 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
1,220 kg
2,690 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
249 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.04.6 s
MorganPlus 84.8 V84.5 s

Although BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 has more power, Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8 and BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 and Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8: 3.0 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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
659 km
410 mi
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
455 km
282 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
367 hp
274 kW
4.5 s
249 km/h
155 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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
4.5 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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0MorganPlus 84.8 V8
Power
431 hp
321 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in
Range score
659 km
410 mi
455 km
282 mi
CO2 score
213 g/km
282 g/km
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 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 M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 205 km (127 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 69 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8

  • Is 530 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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