The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d Convertible (08 - 10) vs. BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 44,300
BMW 320d Convertible (08 - 10) 320d Cabrio
€ 52,600
BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) 430i Cabrio
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the 320d Cabrio is 2.3 inches shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
320d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 320d Convertible (08 - 10)
70.2
78.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.5 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint BMW 320d Convertible (08 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
180.3 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

320d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
BMW 320d Convertible (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.41 %
BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

320d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

320d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B48
N47-D20
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
320d Cabrio
175 hp
249 hp
430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
320d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
430i Cabrio

Performance

320d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

320d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

 REPLAY
21.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
320d Cabrio
21.79 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
430i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

320d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
320d Cabrio
44 mpg
40 mpg
430i Cabrio
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
715 mi
Range
632 mi
320d Cabrio
715 mi
632 mi
430i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
111.8 kWh
320d Cabrio
109.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
430i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

320d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data