The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Convertible (16 - 17) vs. BMW 330i Convertible (07 - 10)
€ 44,700
€ 49,800
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘ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
330i 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
180.3
182.6 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
420i Cabrio
330i Cabrio
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %
General
420i Cabrio
330i Cabrio
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
420i Cabrio
330i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N53
B48-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
420i Cabrio
181 hp
268 hp
330i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
420i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330i Cabrio
Performance
420i Cabrio
330i Cabrio
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
420i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
330i Cabrio
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
420i Cabrio
21.62 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
330i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
420i Cabrio
330i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
420i Cabrio
38 mpg
30 mpg
330i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
601 mi
Range
502 mi
420i Cabrio
601 mi
502 mi
330i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
147.7 kWh
420i Cabrio
117.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
330i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
420i Cabrio
330i 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
