The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW M4 Convertible (17 - 18)
€ 52,600

€ 85,500

€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 430i Cabrio is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the M4 Cabrio.
430i Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
54.5
71.9
79.4
54.6
73.6
79.3
71.9 in
Width
73.6 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
54.5 in
Height
54.6 in
110.6
182.6
110.7
183.9
182.6 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
430i Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.82 %

General
430i Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
F33
Generation
F83
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
430i Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW S55
B48-B20
Engine Code
S55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
430i Cabrio
249 hp
425 hp
M4 Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M4 Cabrio
Performance
430i Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

M4 Cabrio
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16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.47 lb/hp
430i Cabrio
16.02 lb/hp
9.47 lb/hp
M4 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
430i Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
430i Cabrio
40 mpg
25 mpg
M4 Cabrio
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
632 mi
Range
393 mi
430i Cabrio
632 mi
393 mi
M4 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
179.9 kWh
430i Cabrio
111.8 kWh
179.9 kWh
M4 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
430i Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data