The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 44,700
BMW 420i Convertible (16 - 17) 420i Cabrio
€ 55,100
 BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) 430i Cabrio
€ 44,700
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 420i Cabrio is 0.6 inches lower.
420i Cabrio
430i Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible (16 - 17)
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 420i Convertible (16 - 17)
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

420i Cabrio
430i Cabrio
3913 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
BMW 420i Convertible (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.57 %
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

420i Cabrio
430i Cabrio
F33
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

420i Cabrio
430i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW B48
B48-B20
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
420i Cabrio
181 hp
249 hp
430i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
420i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
430i Cabrio

Performance

420i Cabrio
430i Cabrio
143 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

420i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 lb/hp
420i Cabrio
21.62 lb/hp
16.65 lb/hp
430i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

420i Cabrio
430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
420i Cabrio
38 mpg
37 mpg
430i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
583 mi
420i Cabrio
601 mi
583 mi
430i 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).
121.2 kWh
420i Cabrio
117.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
430i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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