The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14) vs. BMW 428i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 48,000
BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14) 325d Cabrio
€ 52,900
 BMW 428i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) 428i Cabrio
€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The 325d Cabrio is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 428i Cabrio.
325d Cabrio
428i Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
55.1
Blueprint BMW 428i Convertible xDrive 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
55.1 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
Blueprint BMW 428i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
181.6 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

325d Cabrio
428i Cabrio
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.62 %
BMW 428i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)

General

325d Cabrio
428i 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 manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

325d Cabrio
428i 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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
325d Cabrio
201 hp
242 hp
428i Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
325d Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
428i Cabrio

Performance

325d Cabrio
428i Cabrio
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

325d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

428i Cabrio

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19.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.81 lb/hp
325d Cabrio
19.91 lb/hp
16.81 lb/hp
428i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

325d Cabrio
428i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
325d Cabrio
39 mpg
34 mpg
428i Cabrio
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
533 mi
325d Cabrio
621 mi
533 mi
428i 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).
132.6 kWh
325d Cabrio
125.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
428i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

325d Cabrio
428i 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