The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 50,100
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) 420d Cabrio
€ 49,600
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10) 325d Cabrio
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600

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 420d Cabrio is 2.3 inches longer and 1.7 inches wider.
420d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
182.6 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

420d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.91 %
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)

General

420d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

420d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW M57
B47-D20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
420d Cabrio
187 hp
194 hp
325d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
420d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
325d Cabrio

Performance

420d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
142 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

420d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

325d Cabrio

 REPLAY
21.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.74 lb/hp
420d Cabrio
21.1 lb/hp
20.74 lb/hp
325d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

420d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
420d Cabrio
53 mpg
37 mpg
325d Cabrio
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
592 mi
420d Cabrio
805 mi
592 mi
325d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
131.6 kWh
420d Cabrio
90.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
325d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

420d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data