The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 425d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)

€ 52,000
BMW 425d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) 425d Cabrio
€ 50,200
 BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) 325d Cabrio
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the 425d Cabrio is an inch longer and 1.7 inches wider.
425d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 425d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 425d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
182.6 in
Length
181.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

425d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
BMW 425d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.45 %
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)

General

425d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

425d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW M57
N47-D20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
425d Cabrio
215 hp
201 hp
325d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
425d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
325d Cabrio

Performance

425d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

425d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

325d Cabrio

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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
425d Cabrio
17.74 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
325d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

425d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
425d Cabrio
47 mpg
37 mpg
325d Cabrio
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
708 mi
Range
592 mi
425d Cabrio
708 mi
592 mi
325d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
102.8 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
425d Cabrio
102.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
325d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

425d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
165 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data