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2019 BMW 4 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster

Image Comparison

Compare images of 2019 BMW 4 Series Convertible and 2019 BMW i8 Roadster by choosing the desired model and trim and then selecting the comparison image.

What is the main difference between 4 Series Convertible and i8 Roadster?

What we have here are two Convertibles from BMW with some differences, such as the powertrain, starting price, market segment, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2019 BMW i8 Roadster has a more powerful engine than the 2019 BMW 4 Series Convertible, but it gets 2 more miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the 2019 4 Series Convertible is priced $110,350 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2019 i8 Roadster. In addition, although the 4 Series Convertible is slightly smaller, it has a taller body than the i8 Roadster. And then, the BMW 4 Series Convertible seats two more passengers than the BMW i8 Roadster. Among similarities are the body structure and market segment.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 1.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$52,950
$163,300
Engine
Engine
2.0 L/122
1.5 L/91 + Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
248 hp
369 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
24 MPG
68 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
70 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
27 MPG
69 MPGe
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.9 in
76.5 in
Length
Length
182.6 in
184.9 in
Height
Height
54.5 in
50.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.6 in
110.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
91.2 ft2
98.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
2
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.4 in
38.7 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.2 in
43.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.3 in
56.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.1 in
-
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
33.1 in
-
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
49.8 in
-

Costs

2019 BMW 4 Series Convertible

2019 BMW i8 Roadster

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600 - $3,050
$2,600
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$459 (2019 BMW 4 Series 430i Convertible)
$939 (2019 BMW i8 Roadster)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$4,999
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$24,123 - $24,573
$41,403
2019 BMW 4 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster - Front Left Comparison2019 BMW 4 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster - Front Left Comparison
2019 BMW 4 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster - Rear Right Comparison2019 BMW 4 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster - Rear Right Comparison
2019 BMW 4 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster - Dashboard Comparison2019 BMW 4 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster - Dashboard Comparison
2019 BMW 4 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster - Side Comparison2019 BMW 4 Series Convertible vs. 2019 BMW i8 Roadster - Side Comparison
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