The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14)

€ 48,500
BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18) 420i Cabrio
€ 48,000
 BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14) 325d Cabrio
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000

ⓘ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 420i Cabrio is an inch longer and 1.7 inches wider.
420i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14)
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 325d Convertible (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
182.6 in
Length
181.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

420i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
3913 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.2 %
BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14)

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 manual transmission

Engine

420i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW M57
B48-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
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
420i Cabrio
181 hp
201 hp
325d Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
420i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
325d Cabrio

Performance

420i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
143 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

420i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

325d Cabrio

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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.91 lb/hp
420i Cabrio
21.62 lb/hp
19.91 lb/hp
325d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

420i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
420i Cabrio
38 mpg
39 mpg
325d 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
621 mi
420i Cabrio
601 mi
621 mi
325d 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).
125.5 kWh
420i Cabrio
117.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
325d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 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