The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Convertible Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 435i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
€ 48,500

€ 58,700

€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 325i Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 435i Cabrio.
325i Cabrio
435i Cabrio
54.5
70.2
78.1
55.1
71.9
79.4
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.5 in
Height
55.1 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
435i Cabrio
3880 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.29 %

General
325i Cabrio
435i Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
325i Cabrio
435i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N55
N53-B30
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
325i Cabrio
215 hp
302 hp
435i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
325i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
435i Cabrio
Performance
325i Cabrio
435i Cabrio
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

435i Cabrio
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18.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
325i Cabrio
18.05 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
435i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i Cabrio
435i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
325i Cabrio
30 mpg
30 mpg
435i Cabrio
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
502 mi
Range
472 mi
325i Cabrio
502 mi
472 mi
435i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
149.7 kWh
325i Cabrio
147.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
435i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i Cabrio
435i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data