The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15) vs. BMW 430i Convertible (17 - 18)

€ 46,300
BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15) 420d Cabrio
€ 53,600
 BMW 430i Convertible (17 - 18) 430i Cabrio
€ 46,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 420d Cabrio and the 430i Cabrio are absolutely identical. Both are 182.6 inches long, 71.9 inches wide and 54.5 inches tall.
420d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible (17 - 18)
71.9
79.4
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.5 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible (17 - 18)
110.6
182.6
182.6 in
Length
182.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

420d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.87 %
BMW 430i Convertible (17 - 18)

General

420d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
F33
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

420d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B48
N47-D20
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
420d Cabrio
181 hp
249 hp
430i Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
420d Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
430i Cabrio

Performance

420d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

420d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

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20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.8 lb/hp
420d Cabrio
20.46 lb/hp
15.8 lb/hp
430i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

420d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
420d Cabrio
46 mpg
36 mpg
430i Cabrio
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
565 mi
420d Cabrio
695 mi
565 mi
430i 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).
125 kWh
420d Cabrio
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
430i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

420d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data