The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Convertible DPF Automatic (07 - 07) vs. BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 51,200

€ 55,100

€ 51,200
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 Convertible DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the 430i Cabrio.
330d Convertible DPF
430i Cabrio
54.1
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
54.1 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
330d Convertible DPF
430i Cabrio
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.12 %

General
330d Convertible DPF
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 Convertible DPF
430i Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW B48
M57-D30
Engine Code
B48-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
330d Convertible DPF
228 hp
249 hp
430i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
330d Convertible DPF
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
430i Cabrio
Performance
330d Convertible DPF
430i Cabrio
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

330d Convertible DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 lb/hp
330d Convertible DPF
17.79 lb/hp
16.65 lb/hp
430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d Convertible DPF
430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
330d Convertible DPF
32 mpg
37 mpg
430i Cabrio
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
512 mi
Range
583 mi
330d Convertible DPF
512 mi
583 mi
430i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
121.2 kWh
330d Convertible DPF
152.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
430i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d Convertible DPF
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