The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15) vs. BMW 325i Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 46,300
€ 48,500
€ 46,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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 420d Cabrio is 2.3 inches longer and 1.7 inches wider.
420d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
54.5
71.9
79.4
54.5
70.2
78.1
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54.5 in
Height
54.5 in
110.6
182.6
108.7
180.3
182.6 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
420d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.54 %
General
420d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
420d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N53
N47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
420d Cabrio
181 hp
215 hp
325i Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
420d Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i Cabrio
Performance
420d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
146 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
420d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325i Cabrio
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20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
420d Cabrio
20.46 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
420d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
420d Cabrio
46 mpg
30 mpg
325i Cabrio
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
695 mi
Range
502 mi
420d Cabrio
695 mi
502 mi
325i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
147.7 kWh
420d Cabrio
104.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
325i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
420d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
