The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Convertible (07 - 10) vs. BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)
€ 46,400
€ 46,300
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘ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 325i Cabrio is 2.3 inches shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
325i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
54.5
70.2
78.1
54.5
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
108.7
180.3
110.6
182.6
180.3 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.88 %
General
325i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N47
N53-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
325i Cabrio
215 hp
181 hp
420d Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
420d Cabrio
Performance
325i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
152 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
325i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
420d Cabrio
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
325i Cabrio
17.74 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
325i Cabrio
31 mpg
46 mpg
420d Cabrio
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
515 mi
Range
695 mi
325i Cabrio
515 mi
695 mi
420d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
144 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
325i Cabrio
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
420d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
