The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) vs. BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)
€ 43,700
€ 46,300
€ 43,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the 320i Cabrio is an inch shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
320i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
54.5
70.2
78.1
54.5
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
108.7
181.6
110.6
182.6
181.6 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
320i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.17 %
General
320i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N47
N43-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
320i Cabrio
168 hp
181 hp
420d Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
320i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
420d Cabrio
Performance
320i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
320i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
420d Cabrio
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22.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
320i Cabrio
22.31 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
320i Cabrio
32 mpg
46 mpg
420d Cabrio
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
536 mi
Range
695 mi
320i Cabrio
536 mi
695 mi
420d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
320i Cabrio
138.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
420d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
