The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 46,900
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) 420i Cabrio
€ 70,200
 BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) 435d Cabrio
€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,200

ⓘ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 (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
55.1
Blueprint BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (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
55.1 in
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
110.6
182.6
182.6 in
Length
182.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

420i Cabrio
435d Cabrio
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4365 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.6 %
BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

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 B48
Engine Series
BMW N57
B48-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 1350 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
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

420i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

435d Cabrio

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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.13 lb/hp
420i Cabrio
21.8 lb/hp
14.13 lb/hp
435d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

420i Cabrio
435d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
420i Cabrio
41 mpg
37 mpg
435d Cabrio
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
554 mi
420i Cabrio
642 mi
554 mi
435d 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).
131.6 kWh
420i Cabrio
109.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
435d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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