Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Drive: BMW M440i xDrive Convertible – Long-Forgotten Qualities
Changing from soft-top to hard-top just a few years ago seemed to be a good idea, but in 2020 BMW did the exact opposite by switching from hard-top to soft-top for the 4-Series convertible.
BMW had a long history with open-top vehicles, even before WWII. The German car-maker always mastered the mix between the driving pleasure in a sports car and the open-top experience with minimal or no compromise in performances.
The first element that stood apart on the car's image was the grille. It was massive and extended down into the apron, eliminating the other grille from the bumper. The side-pods hosted the fog lights and fake air-intakes for the brake discs. The LED headlights were fitted as standard while the laser lights were on the options list. The 4-Series convertible featured a clean look, with curved surfaces, unaltered by sculptured doors from the sides. The designers installed a pair of fake vents behind the rear wheels and a couple of exhaust tips in the back.
The interior was suitable for four adults due to the big, 2.85m (112.2") wheelbase. Since the soft-top took less room than the hard-top, the rear bench could have been moved almost over the rear axle. Due to the new system, the trunk offered 80 liters (2.82 cu-ft) more room than its predecessor. But that was not all. The soft-top could have been opened or closed at speeds of up to 50 kph (31 mph) in 18 seconds.
The 4-Series convertible was fitted with a choice of four engines ranged from 184 hp up to 374 hp with either rear- or all-wheel-drive. All versions were fitted with 8-speed automatic transmission. To comply better into the Euro 6d requirements, a mild-hybrid diesel version was added to the range.
ENGINE SPECS - 420i 8AT (184 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 135.3 KW @ 5000-6500 RPM 184 HP @ 5000-6500 RPM 181 BHP @ 5000-6500 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 1350-4000 RPM 300 Nm @ 1350-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 147 mph (237 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic Steptronic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R17 98Y XL |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.7 in (4768 mm) |
Width: | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
Height: | 54.5 in (1384 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/63.4 in (1,575/1,610 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 37.4 ft (11.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3891 lbs (1765 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4817 lbs (2185 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 140 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 430i 8AT (258 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 189.8 KW @ 5000-6500 RPM 258 HP @ 5000-6500 RPM 255 BHP @ 5000-6500 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 1550-4400 RPM 400 Nm @ 1550-4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic Steptronic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R17 98Y XL |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.7 in (4768 mm) |
Width: | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
Height: | 54.5 in (1384 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/63.4 in (1,575/1,610 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 37.4 ft (11.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3946 lbs (1790 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4850 lbs (2200 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 147 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 420d 8AT (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 139.7 KW @ 4000 RPM 190 HP @ 4000 RPM 187 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM |
Electrical motor power: | 8.1 kw (11 hp) |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Mild Hybrid Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 147 mph (237 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic Steptronic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R17 98Y XL |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.7 in (4768 mm) |
Width: | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
Height: | 54.5 in (1384 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/63.4 in (1,575/1,610 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 37.4 ft (11.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4079 lbs (1850 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5004 lbs (2270 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - M440i xDrive 8AT AWD (374 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2998 cm3 |
Power: | 275.1 KW @ 5500-6500 RPM 374 HP @ 5500-6500 RPM 369 BHP @ 5500-6500 RPM |
Torque: | 369 lb-ft @ 1900-5000 RPM 500 Nm @ 1900-5000 RPM |
Electrical motor power: | 8.1 kw (11 hp) |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Mild Hybrid |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic Steptronic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R18 95Y XL // 255/40 R18 99Y X |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
Height: | 54.9 in (1394 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/63.4 in (1,575/1,610 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 39.4 ft (12.0 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4332 lbs (1965 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5269 lbs (2390 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |