Car comparison

BMW M4 (F82) Competition 3.0vsBMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0

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

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BMW M4 (F82)

Competition 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2020
VS

BMW M4 Convertible (F83)

Competition 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW M4 (F82) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    297 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    203 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    690 km
    429 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
57.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
297hp/t221kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,671mm184in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,812mm111in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
119mm5in
Trunk volume
445L
220L
Max trunk volume-
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
203g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M4 (F82) Competition 3.0BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M4 (F82) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.07,000 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.07,000 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
15.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
1,790 kg
3,946 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 (F82)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
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 (F82)Competition 3.04.2 s
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.04.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 (F82) Competition 3.0 and BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 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 (F82)Competition 3.0
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
682 km
424 mi
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
690 km
429 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.3 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 (F82)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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
1,392 mm
54.8 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 (F82)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

BMW M4 (F82) Competition 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 (F82)Competition 3.0
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.3 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 (F82)Competition 3.0
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
690 km
429 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
203 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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 (F82) Competition 3.0BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 (F82) Competition 3.0

  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 225 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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