Car comparison

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8

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

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BMW M4 Convertible (F83)

Competition 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217)

S 500 V8

456 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,790 kg
    3,946 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    251 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • 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 highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    203 g/km
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
450hp336kW
456hp340kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,590kg5,710lb
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
57.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
64.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
5,027mm198in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,649mm65in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
-
Trunk volume
220L
350L
Max trunk volume
370L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
80L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
212g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.07,000 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
16.9 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
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 has 6 hp more than BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
2,040 kg
4,497 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)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
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)Competition 3.04.3 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V84.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 has more power, BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8: 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)Competition 3.0
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
690 km
429 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
879 km
546 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW
4.6 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)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
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
456 hp
340 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
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 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 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
456 hp
340 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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 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)Competition 3.0
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 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)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
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
690 km
429 mi
879 km
546 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
212 g/km
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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) Competition 3.0Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 9 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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 189 km (118 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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