Car comparison

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0vsRolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12

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

Rolls-Royce Dawn

6.6 V12

601 hp6592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2017-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    246 hp/t
    184 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • 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 economy score
    82/100

Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12

  • Most powerful
    601 hp
    448 kW
  • Highest torque
    840 Nm
    620 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    321 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
431hp321kW
601hp448kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
840Nm620lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
2,560kg5,644lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.4s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
22.9L/100 km10.3mpg US12.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
246hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
659km410mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
6,592cc402cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
5,285mm208in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,947mm77in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,502mm59in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
3,112mm123in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,618mm64in
Rear track
1,603mm63in
1,665mm66in
Ground clearance
116mm5in
-
Trunk volume
220L
321L
Max trunk volume
370L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
-
CO2 emissions
213g/km
337g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12PowerTorque
  • BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V125,250-6,000 rpm1,650-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.4 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
173 km/h
108 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
601 hp
448 kW

Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12 has 170 hp more than BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 and Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 170 hp (127 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
840 Nm
620 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
2,560 kg
5,644 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V124.9 s

Although Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12 has more power, BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 and Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 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
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 and Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 5.6 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
601 hp
448 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
601 hp
448 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
5,285 mm
208.1 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
601 hp
448 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
4.9 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
431 hp
321 kW
601 hp
448 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
840 Nm
620 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
2,560 kg
5,644 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 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
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
5,285 mm
208.1 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
Range score
659 km
410 mi
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CO2 score
213 g/km
337 g/km
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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) 3.0Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0

  • Is 810 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 124 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12

  • Has 170 hp more
  • Has 290 Nm more
  • Has 101 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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