The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Convertible (07 - 10) vs. BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 47,400
BMW 325d Convertible (07 - 10) 325d Cabrio
€ 48,500
 BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) 420d Cabrio
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500

ⓘ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 325d Cabrio is 2.3 inches shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
325d Cabrio
420d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible (07 - 10)
70.2
78.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
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 325d Convertible (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
180.3 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

325d Cabrio
420d Cabrio
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 325d Convertible (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.3 %
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

General

325d Cabrio
420d Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

325d Cabrio
420d Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N47
M57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
325d Cabrio
194 hp
181 hp
420d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
420d Cabrio

Performance

325d Cabrio
420d Cabrio
146 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

325d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

420d Cabrio

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20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
325d Cabrio
20.62 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
420d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

325d Cabrio
420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
325d Cabrio
39 mpg
49 mpg
420d Cabrio
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
738 mi
325d Cabrio
621 mi
738 mi
420d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
98.8 kWh
325d Cabrio
125.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
420d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

325d Cabrio
420d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data