The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14) vs. BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 48,000
BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14) 325d Cabrio
€ 46,100
 BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16) 420i Cabrio
€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘ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 325d Cabrio is an inch shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
325d Cabrio
420i Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16)
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 (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
182.6
181.6 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

325d Cabrio
420i Cabrio
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4729 lb
BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.57 %
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

325d Cabrio
420i 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
420i Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N20
M57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
325d Cabrio
201 hp
181 hp
420i Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
325d Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
420i Cabrio

Performance

325d Cabrio
420i Cabrio
148 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

325d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

420i Cabrio

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19.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
325d Cabrio
19.91 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
420i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

325d Cabrio
420i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
325d Cabrio
39 mpg
37 mpg
420i Cabrio
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
583 mi
325d Cabrio
621 mi
583 mi
420i 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).
121.2 kWh
325d Cabrio
125.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
420i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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