The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18) vs. BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 48,500
BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18) 420i Cabrio
€ 46,500
BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (08 - 10) 320d Cabrio
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500

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
320d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (08 - 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 (17 - 18)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
180.3
182.6 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

420i Cabrio
320d Cabrio
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.69 %
BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)

General

420i Cabrio
320d 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
320d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N47
B48-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
420i Cabrio
181 hp
175 hp
320d Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
420i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
320d Cabrio

Performance

420i Cabrio
320d Cabrio
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

420i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

320d Cabrio

 REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
420i Cabrio
21.62 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
320d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

420i Cabrio
320d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
420i Cabrio
38 mpg
39 mpg
320d Cabrio
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
632 mi
420i Cabrio
601 mi
632 mi
320d 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).
123.4 kWh
420i Cabrio
117.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
320d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

420i Cabrio
320d 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