The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 330d Convertible DPF Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 50,800

€ 51,200

€ 50,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 420i Cabrio is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 330d Convertible DPF.
420i Cabrio
330d Convertible DPF
54.5
71.9
79.4
54.1
70.2
78.1
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54.5 in
Height
54.1 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 Convertible DPF
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.71 %

General
420i Cabrio
330d Convertible DPF
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 Convertible DPF
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 Convertible DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
420i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
330d Convertible DPF
Performance
420i Cabrio
330d Convertible DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

420i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

330d Convertible DPF
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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 Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
420i Cabrio
330d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
420i Cabrio
37 mpg
32 mpg
330d Convertible DPF
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
592 mi
Range
512 mi
420i Cabrio
592 mi
512 mi
330d Convertible DPF
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
152.2 kWh
420i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
152.2 kWh
330d Convertible DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
420i Cabrio
330d Convertible DPF
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