The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Convertible (14 - 16) vs. BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 43,900
BMW 420i Convertible (14 - 16) 420i Cabrio
€ 49,600
 BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10) 325d Cabrio
€ 43,900
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 420i Cabrio is 2.3 inches longer and 1.7 inches wider.
420i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible (14 - 16)
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 420i Convertible (14 - 16)
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

420i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
BMW 420i Convertible (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.47 %
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)

General

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

Engine

420i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW M57
N20-B20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
420i Cabrio
181 hp
194 hp
325d Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
420i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
325d Cabrio

Performance

420i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
143 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

420i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

325d Cabrio

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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.74 lb/hp
420i Cabrio
21.01 lb/hp
20.74 lb/hp
325d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

420i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
420i Cabrio
36 mpg
37 mpg
325d Cabrio
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
592 mi
420i Cabrio
565 mi
592 mi
325d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
125 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
420i Cabrio
125 kWh
131.6 kWh
325d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

420i 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