The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14) vs. BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 46,800
€ 46,900
€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘ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 325i Cabrio is an inch shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
325i Cabrio
420i 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
181.6
110.6
182.6
181.6 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
325i Cabrio
420i Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
General
325i Cabrio
420i Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325i Cabrio
420i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B48
N53-B30
Engine Code
B48-B20
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 5000 rpm
325i Cabrio
215 hp
181 hp
420i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
325i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
420i Cabrio
Performance
325i Cabrio
420i Cabrio
152 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
325i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
420i Cabrio
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
325i Cabrio
17.74 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
420i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i Cabrio
420i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
325i Cabrio
31 mpg
41 mpg
420i Cabrio
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
522 mi
Range
642 mi
325i Cabrio
522 mi
642 mi
420i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
109.9 kWh
325i Cabrio
142.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
420i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i Cabrio
420i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
