The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW M4 Convertible (19 - ..)
€ 55,100

€ 92,500

€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 430i Cabrio is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the M4 Cabrio.
430i Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
55.1
71.9
79.4
54.8
73.6
79.3
71.9 in
Width
73.6 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.1 in
Height
54.8 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
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.8 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
430i Cabrio
249 hp
444 hp
M4 Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2350 rpm
430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
M4 Cabrio
Performance
430i Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

M4 Cabrio
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16.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.26 lb/hp
430i Cabrio
16.65 lb/hp
9.26 lb/hp
M4 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
430i Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
23 mpg
430i Cabrio
37 mpg
23 mpg
M4 Cabrio
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
583 mi
Range
365 mi
430i Cabrio
583 mi
365 mi
M4 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
193.3 kWh
430i Cabrio
121.2 kWh
193.3 kWh
M4 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
430i Cabrio
M4 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data