The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) vs. BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 47,000
BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) 320d Cabrio
€ 55,100
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) 430i Cabrio
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The 320d Cabrio is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 430i Cabrio.
320d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
55.1
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive 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
55.1 in
Blueprint BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
181.6 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

320d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.19 %
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
320d Cabrio
181 hp
249 hp
430i Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
320d Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
430i Cabrio

Performance

320d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

320d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

 REPLAY
21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 lb/hp
320d Cabrio
21.25 lb/hp
16.65 lb/hp
430i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

320d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
320d Cabrio
42 mpg
37 mpg
430i Cabrio
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
677 mi
Range
583 mi
320d Cabrio
677 mi
583 mi
430i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
121.2 kWh
320d Cabrio
115.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
430i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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