The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)

€ 46,900
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) 420i Cabrio
€ 46,300
 BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15) 420d Cabrio
€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300

ⓘ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 420d Cabrio are absolutely identical. Both are 182.6 inches long, 71.9 inches wide and 54.5 inches tall.
420i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible (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
54.5 in
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
182.6 in
Length
182.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

420i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.16 %
BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)

General

420i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
F33
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

420i Cabrio
420d 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
420i Cabrio
181 hp
181 hp
420d Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
420i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
420d Cabrio

Performance

420i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

420i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

420d Cabrio

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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
420i Cabrio
21.8 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
420d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

420i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
420i Cabrio
41 mpg
46 mpg
420d Cabrio
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
695 mi
420i Cabrio
642 mi
695 mi
420d 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).
104.9 kWh
420i Cabrio
109.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
420d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

420i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data