The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 330d Convertible Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 46,900
€ 52,100
€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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
330d Cabrio
54.5
71.9
79.4
54.5
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
110.6
182.6
108.7
180.3
182.6 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
420i Cabrio
330d Cabrio
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.71 %
General
420i Cabrio
330d Cabrio
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
420i Cabrio
330d 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
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
420i Cabrio
181 hp
228 hp
330d Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
420i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
330d Cabrio
Performance
420i Cabrio
330d Cabrio
143 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
420i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
330d Cabrio
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
420i Cabrio
21.8 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
330d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
420i Cabrio
330d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
420i Cabrio
41 mpg
34 mpg
330d Cabrio
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
642 mi
Range
549 mi
420i Cabrio
642 mi
549 mi
330d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
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).
141.9 kWh
420i Cabrio
109.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
330d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
420i Cabrio
330d 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
