The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Convertible (07 - 10) vs. BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 47,400
BMW 325d Convertible (07 - 10) 325d Cabrio
€ 55,900
 BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..) 430i Cabrio
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900

ⓘ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
430i Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible (07 - 10)
70.2
78.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (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 325d Convertible (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..)
110.6
182.6
180.3 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

325d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
BMW 325d Convertible (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %
BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

325d 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

325d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW B48
M57-D30
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
325d Cabrio
194 hp
249 hp
430i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
325d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
430i Cabrio

Performance

325d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

325d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

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20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
325d Cabrio
20.62 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
430i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

325d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
325d Cabrio
39 mpg
37 mpg
430i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
592 mi
325d Cabrio
621 mi
592 mi
430i 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).
119.4 kWh
325d Cabrio
125.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
430i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

325d 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