The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) vs. BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 50,200
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) 325d Cabrio
€ 55,600
 BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) 430d Cabrio
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600

ⓘ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
430d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 430d 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 (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
Blueprint BMW 430d Convertible 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
430d Cabrio
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.27 %
BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

General

325d Cabrio
430d Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

325d Cabrio
430d Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N57
M57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
325d Cabrio
201 hp
254 hp
430d Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
325d Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
430d Cabrio

Performance

325d Cabrio
430d Cabrio
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

325d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

430d Cabrio

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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
325d Cabrio
20.07 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
430d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

325d Cabrio
430d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
325d Cabrio
37 mpg
44 mpg
430d Cabrio
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
668 mi
325d Cabrio
592 mi
668 mi
430d 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).
109.1 kWh
325d Cabrio
131.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
430d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

325d Cabrio
430d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
772 lb
Maximum Payload
165 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data