Car comparison

BMW M4 (G82) 3.0vsBMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0

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

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BMW M4 (G82)

3.0

480 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024
VS

BMW M4 Convertible (G83)

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2021-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    578 km
    359 mi
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

BMW M4 (G82) 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    282 hp/t
    211 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 (G82)3.0BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Power
480hp358kW
510hp380kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,345kg5,170lb
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
55.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
282hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
266hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
324Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
546km339mi
Calculated
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,794mm189in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,887mm74in
1,887mm74in
Height
1,393mm55in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,857mm112in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
440L
300L
Max trunk volume-
385L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
59L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M4 (G82) 3.0BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M4 (G82) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM4 (G82)3.06,250 rpm2,650-6,130 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,500 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM4 (G82)3.0BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
13.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW

BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0 has 30 hp more than BMW M4 (G82) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M4 (G82) 3.0 and BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
1,920 kg
4,233 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 (G82)3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)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 (G82)3.04.2 s
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.03.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0 and BMW M4 (G82) 3.0: 0.5 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 (G82)3.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0 and BMW M4 (G82) 3.0: 0.6 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 (G82)3.0
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
546 km
339 mi
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
578 km
359 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.7 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 (G82)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,393 mm
54.8 in
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 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 (G82)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW M4 Convertible (G83) 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 (G82)3.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
3.7 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 (G82)3.0
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM4 (G82)3.0BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,393 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Range score
546 km
339 mi
578 km
359 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M4 (G82) 3.0BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 (G82) 3.0

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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