The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18) vs. BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 48,500
BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18) 420i Cabrio
€ 52,600
 BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) 430i Cabrio
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 420i Cabrio and the 430i Cabrio are absolutely identical. Both are 182.6 inches long, 71.9 inches wide and 54.5 inches tall.
420i Cabrio
430i Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible 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
54.5 in
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible 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
3990 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
BMW 420i Convertible (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.93 %
BMW 430i Convertible 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
Rear-wheel drive
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
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

420i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

420i Cabrio
430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
420i Cabrio
38 mpg
40 mpg
430i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
632 mi
420i Cabrio
601 mi
632 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).
111.8 kWh
420i Cabrio
117.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
430i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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