Car comparison

BMW M4 (F82) CS 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)

CS 3.0

460 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2017-2018
VS

BMW M4 Convertible (F83)

Competition 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    460 hp
    343 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    291 hp/t
    217 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    197 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
Power
460hp343kW
450hp336kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.7s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
57.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
12.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
380Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,672mm184in
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
197g/km
203g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M4 (F82) CS 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)CS 3.06,250 rpm4,000-5,380 rpm6,500 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)CS 3.0BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 s
15.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

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

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0 has 10 hp more than BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0 and BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
600 Nm
443 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)CS 3.0
1,580 kg
3,483 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)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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)CS 3.03.9 s
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.04.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0 and BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0: 0.4 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)CS 3.0
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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)CS 3.0
291 hp/t
217 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)CS 3.0
714 km
444 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)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,672 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)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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) CS 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)CS 3.0
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
3.9 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)CS 3.0
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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)CS 3.0BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
4,672 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
714 km
444 mi
690 km
429 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
203 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
291 hp/t
217 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 225 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

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
  • Largest trunk

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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