The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d Convertible Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 52,800
BMW 330d Convertible Automatic (09 - 10) 330d Cabrio
€ 55,100
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) 430i Cabrio
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,100

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The 330d Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 430i Cabrio.
330d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 330d Convertible Automatic (09 - 10)
70.2
78.1
55.1
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 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
55.1 in
Blueprint BMW 330d Convertible Automatic (09 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
180.3 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

330d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
BMW 330d Convertible Automatic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.12 %
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

330d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

330d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B48
N57-D30
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
330d Cabrio
242 hp
249 hp
430i Cabrio
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
330d Cabrio
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
430i Cabrio

Performance

330d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

330d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

 REPLAY
16.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 lb/hp
330d Cabrio
16.76 lb/hp
16.65 lb/hp
430i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

330d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
330d Cabrio
37 mpg
37 mpg
430i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
583 mi
330d Cabrio
592 mi
583 mi
430i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
121.2 kWh
330d Cabrio
131.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
430i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

330d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data