The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i Convertible Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 51,900
BMW 330i Convertible Automatic (07 - 10) 330i Cabrio
€ 55,600
BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) 430d Cabrio
€ 51,900
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 slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the 330i Cabrio is 2.3 inches shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
330i Cabrio
430d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 330i Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
70.2
78.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
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 330i Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
180.3 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

330i Cabrio
430d Cabrio
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
BMW 330i Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.39 %
BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

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 automatic 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
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

330i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

430d Cabrio

 REPLAY
14.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
330i Cabrio
14.76 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
430d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

330i Cabrio
430d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
330i Cabrio
29 mpg
44 mpg
430d Cabrio
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
668 mi
330i Cabrio
477 mi
668 mi
430d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
109.1 kWh
330i Cabrio
155.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
430d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 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