The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14) vs. BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 46,800

€ 60,700

€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,700
ⓘ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 325i Cabrio is an inch shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
325i Cabrio
430d 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
430d Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.19 %

General
325i Cabrio
430d 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325i Cabrio
430d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N57
N53-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
325i Cabrio
215 hp
254 hp
430d Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
325i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
430d Cabrio
Performance
325i Cabrio
430d Cabrio
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

325i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

430d Cabrio
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.54 lb/hp
325i Cabrio
17.74 lb/hp
16.54 lb/hp
430d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i Cabrio
430d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
325i Cabrio
31 mpg
41 mpg
430d Cabrio
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
522 mi
Range
611 mi
325i Cabrio
522 mi
611 mi
430d 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).
119.3 kWh
325i Cabrio
142.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
430d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
325i Cabrio
430d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data