The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 325i Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 50,100
€ 49,000
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the 420d Cabrio is an inch 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
181.6
182.6 in
Length
181.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
420d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.67 %
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
8-speed automatic 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 B47
Engine Series
BMW N53
B47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
420d Cabrio
187 hp
215 hp
325i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
420d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i Cabrio
Performance
420d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
142 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
420d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325i Cabrio
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21.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
420d Cabrio
21.1 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
420d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
30 mpg
420d Cabrio
53 mpg
30 mpg
325i Cabrio
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
805 mi
Range
495 mi
420d Cabrio
805 mi
495 mi
325i 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
420d Cabrio
90.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
325i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
420d Cabrio
325i 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
