The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Convertible (10 - 14) vs. BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
€ 50,200

€ 55,600

€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600
ⓘ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 330i Cabrio is an inch shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
330i 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
330i Cabrio
430d Cabrio
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.56 %

General
330i 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
330i 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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
330i Cabrio
268 hp
254 hp
430d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
330i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
430d Cabrio
Performance
330i Cabrio
430d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

330i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

430d Cabrio
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14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
330i Cabrio
14.64 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
430d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330i Cabrio
430d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
330i Cabrio
30 mpg
44 mpg
430d Cabrio
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
502 mi
Range
668 mi
330i Cabrio
502 mi
668 mi
430d 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).
109.1 kWh
330i Cabrio
147.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
430d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330i Cabrio
430d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
165 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data