The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) vs. BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 49,000
BMW 325i Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) 325i Cabrio
€ 50,100
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) 420d Cabrio
€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100

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
420d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325i Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
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 325i Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.6
181.6 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

325i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
BMW 325i Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.67 %
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 B47
N53-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
325i Cabrio
215 hp
187 hp
420d Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
420d Cabrio

Performance

325i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
151 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

325i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

420d Cabrio

 REPLAY
18.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.1 lb/hp
325i Cabrio
18.05 lb/hp
21.1 lb/hp
420d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

325i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
53 mpg
325i Cabrio
30 mpg
53 mpg
420d Cabrio
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
805 mi
325i Cabrio
495 mi
805 mi
420d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
90.4 kWh
325i Cabrio
149.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
420d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

325i Cabrio
420d 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