The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 428i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 49,600
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10) 325d Cabrio
€ 50,400
 BMW 428i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) 428i Cabrio
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,400

ⓘ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
428i Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
70.2
78.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 428i 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 Automatic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint BMW 428i 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
428i Cabrio
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.73 %
BMW 428i Convertible 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
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
325d Cabrio
194 hp
242 hp
428i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
325d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
428i Cabrio

Performance

325d Cabrio
428i Cabrio
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

325d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

428i Cabrio

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20.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
325d Cabrio
20.74 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
428i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

325d Cabrio
428i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
325d Cabrio
37 mpg
36 mpg
428i Cabrio
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
565 mi
325d Cabrio
592 mi
565 mi
428i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
125 kWh
325d Cabrio
131.6 kWh
125 kWh
428i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

325d Cabrio
428i 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