The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 46,100
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16) 420i Cabrio
€ 60,600
 BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) 435d Cabrio
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,600

ⓘ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
435d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16)
71.9
79.4
55.1
Blueprint BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
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 Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
182.6 in
Length
182.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

420i Cabrio
435d Cabrio
3858 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5049 lb
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.1 %
BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)

General

420i Cabrio
435d Cabrio
F33
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

420i Cabrio
435d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N57
N20-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4000 rpm
420i Cabrio
181 hp
309 hp
435d Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
420i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
435d Cabrio

Performance

420i Cabrio
435d Cabrio
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

420i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

435d Cabrio

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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
420i Cabrio
21.31 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
435d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

420i Cabrio
435d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
420i Cabrio
37 mpg
41 mpg
435d Cabrio
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
621 mi
420i Cabrio
583 mi
621 mi
435d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
117.3 kWh
420i Cabrio
121.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
435d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

420i Cabrio
435d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data