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BMW 4-Series Convertible

The BMW 4-Series Convertible takes on the role that previously belonged to the 3-Series with that name now dedicated to the more practical 4 door cars. This frees up the 4-Series to be further sporting and differ in size and appearance to the saloon on which it is based.

While previously the manual gearbox was the only way to go in a sporting BMW, the 8-speed ZF transmission is so accomplished that it poses a very attractive proposition. It is effortlessly smooth and efficient when cruising around but fast and direct during purposeful driving. he 6-speed manual transmission is, of course, excellent, but the 8-speed auto suits the car even better. The same gearbox features in the Jaguar F-Type where it has been unanimously praised; its changes are almost unnoticeable when cruising but take manual control and it is fast and precise for spirited driving.

BMW keeps in mind that while buyers might want the feel of a sporting car they do not want the impracticalities on a daily basis. So unlike the Teutonic cars of old it is packed with technology to make life easier. The new electronic power steering has been carefully designed to keep the precision of a hydraulic system while being light around town and never disrupted by bumps in the road.

The 4-Series Convertible keeps the folding hardtop roof which offers a sturdy feel and great security, but it does take up nearly half the luggage space when folded.

BMW 4-Series Convertible Details

Production Dates2014-current
Length 4640 mm / 183 in
Width 1825 mm / 72 in
Height 1384 mm / 54 in
Wheelbase 2810 mm / 111 in
Turning Circle 11.3 m / 445 in
Luggage Capacity 370 litres / 13.07 cu ft
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 litres / 15.1 US gal
Warranty 3 years or unlimited miles
Service Intervals Variable miles

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Torque 290@1350 nm
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Kerb Weight 1775 kg / 3913 lb
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Max speed (manual) 143 mph / 230 kph
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Specifications

Fuel type Unleaded Petrol
Driven Wheels Rear-wheel-drive
Engine type Straight 4
Engine Capacity 1997 cc
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Performance

Max speed (manual) 155 mph / 249 kph
Max speed (auto) 155 mph / 249 kph
0-100kmph (manual) 6.4 seconds
0-100kmph (auto) 6.4 seconds

Economy and Emissions

EU Combined Fuel Economy (manual) 41.5 mpg / 6.8 L/100km
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Specifications

Fuel type Unleaded Petrol
Driven Wheels Rear-wheel-drive
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Engine Capacity 1998 cc
Power 252@5200 ps
Torque 350@1450 nm
Transmission type 6-spd manual
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Performance

Max speed (manual) 155 mph / 249 kph
0-100kmph (manual) 6.4 seconds

Economy and Emissions

EU Combined Fuel Economy (manual) 40.4 mpg / 7 L/100km
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BMW 435i Convertible

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Specifications

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Engine type Straight 6
Driven Wheels Rear-wheel-drive
Engine Capacity 2979 cc
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Torque 295@1200-5000 lb.ft
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Kerb Weight 1815 kg / 4001 lb
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Performance

Max speed (manual) 155 mph / 249 kph
Max speed (auto) 155 mph / 249 kph
0-100kmph (manual) 5.6 seconds
0-100kmph (auto) 5.5 seconds

Economy and Emissions

EU Combined Fuel Economy (manual) 34.9 mpg / 8.1 L/100km
EU Combined Fuel Economy (auto) 37.7 mpg / 7.5 L/100km
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CO2 Emissions (auto) 176 g/km

BMW 440i Convertible

Specifications

Fuel typeUnleaded Petrol
Engine type Straight 6
Driven Wheels Rear-wheel-drive
Engine Capacity 2998 cc
Power 326@5500 ps
Torque 450@1380 nm
Transmission type 8-spd Auto
Kerb Weight 1845 kg / 4068 lb
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Performance

Max speed (auto) 155 mph / 249 kph
0-100kmph (auto) 5.4 seconds

Economy and Emissions

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CO2 Emissions (auto) 167 g/km

BMW 420d Convertible

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Specifications

Fuel type Diesel
Engine type Straight 4
Driven Wheels Rear-wheel-drive
Engine Capacity 1997 cc
Power 190@4000 ps
Torque 400@1750 nm
Transmission type 6-spd manual
Kerb Weight 1775 kg / 3913 lb
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Performance

Max speed (manual) 146 mph / 235 kph
0-100kmph (manual) 8.1 seconds

Economy and Emissions

EU Combined Fuel Economy (manual) 55.4 mpg / 5.1 L/100km
CO2 Emissions (manual) 134 g/km
CO2 Emissions (auto) 155 g/km

BMW 430d Convertible

Specifications

Fuel type Diesel
Engine type Straight 6
Driven Wheels Rear-wheel-drive
Engine Capacity 2993 cc
Power 258@4000 ps
Torque 560@1500 nm
Transmission type 8-spd Auto
Kerb Weight 1845 kg / 4068 lb
UK Retail Price from £47,255

Performance

Max speed (auto) 155 mph / 249 kph
0-100kmph (auto) 5.9 seconds

Economy and Emissions

EU Combined Fuel Economy (auto) 51.4 mpg / 5.5 L/100km
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BMW 435d xDrive Convertible

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Specifications

Fuel type Diesel
Engine type Straight 6
Driven Wheels All-wheel-drive
Engine Capacity 2993 cc
Power 313@4000 ps
Torque 630@1500 nm
Transmission type 8-spd Auto
Kerb Weight 1925 kg / 4244 lb
UK Retail Price from £51,500

Performance

Max speed (auto) 155 mph / 249 kph
0-100kmph (auto) 5.2 seconds

Economy and Emissions

EU Combined Fuel Economy (auto) 47.9 mpg / 5.9 L/100km

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