The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 48,500
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) 420d Cabrio
€ 55,100
 BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) 430i Cabrio
€ 48,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 420d Cabrio is 0.6 inches lower.
420d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
55.1
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.5 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
182.6 in
Length
182.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

420d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.66 %
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

420d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
F33
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
142 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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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 lb/hp
420d Cabrio
21.38 lb/hp
16.65 lb/hp
430i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

420d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
420d Cabrio
49 mpg
37 mpg
430i Cabrio
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
738 mi
Range
583 mi
420d Cabrio
738 mi
583 mi
430i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
121.2 kWh
420d Cabrio
98.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
430i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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