Car comparison

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0vsBMW X5 (G05) 50i

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 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2020
VS

BMW X5 (G05)

50i

462 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    255 hp/t
    190 kW/t
    3.9 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 performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

BMW X5 (G05) 50i

  • Most powerful
    462 hp
    345 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    716 km
    445 mi
  • Largest trunk
    645 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0BMWX5 (G05)50i
Power
450hp336kW
462hp345kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
2,286kg5,040lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,930kg6,460lb
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
59.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
659km410mi
Calculated
716km445mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,870mm74in
2,004mm79in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,745mm69in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,678mm66in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,697mm67in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
214mm8in
Trunk volume
220L
645L
Max trunk volume
370L
1,860L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
60L
83L
CO2 emissions
213g/km
264g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0BMW X5 (G05) 50iPowerTorque
  • BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (G05) 50i: 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
BMWX5 (G05)50i5,250-6,000 rpm1,500-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0BMWX5 (G05)50i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
18.7 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
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
107 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
BMWX5 (G05)50i
462 hp
345 kW

BMW X5 (G05) 50i has 12 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 X5 (G05) 50i: 12 hp (9 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
BMWX5 (G05)50i
650 Nm
479 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
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
BMWX5 (G05)50i
2,286 kg
5,040 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
BMWX5 (G05)50i
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 3.04.5 s
BMWX5 (G05)50i4.7 s

Although BMW X5 (G05) 50i 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 BMW X5 (G05) 50i: 0.2 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
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)50i
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0 and BMW X5 (G05) 50i: 2.5 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)Competition 3.0
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
BMWX5 (G05)50i
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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
659 km
410 mi
BMWX5 (G05)50i
716 km
445 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
4.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (G05)50i
462 hp
345 kW
4.7 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/h4.5 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
BMWX5 (G05)50i
Power
462 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 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/h4.5 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
BMWX5 (G05)50i
Power
462 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 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 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.5 s
BMWX5 (G05)50i
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
4.7 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
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)50i
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM4 Convertible (F83)Competition 3.0BMWX5 (G05)50i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
462 hp
345 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
2,286 kg
5,040 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 in
Range score
659 km
410 mi
716 km
445 mi
CO2 score
213 g/km
264 g/km
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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 3.0BMW X5 (G05) 50i
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) Competition 3.0

  • Is 521 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 51 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

BMW X5 (G05) 50i

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 425 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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