The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) vs. BMW 420i Convertible (16 - 17)

€ 50,200
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) 325d Cabrio
€ 44,700
 BMW 420i Convertible (16 - 17) 420i Cabrio
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700

ⓘ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 Automatic (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible (16 - 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 Automatic (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
181.6 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

325d Cabrio
420i Cabrio
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3 %
BMW 420i Convertible (16 - 17)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 B48
M57-D30
Engine Code
B48-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 1350 rpm
325d Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
420i Cabrio

Performance

325d Cabrio
420i Cabrio
147 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

325d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

420i Cabrio

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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
325d Cabrio
20.07 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
420i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

325d Cabrio
420i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
325d Cabrio
37 mpg
38 mpg
420i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
601 mi
325d Cabrio
592 mi
601 mi
420i 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).
117.5 kWh
325d Cabrio
131.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
420i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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