The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 425d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 52,000
BMW 425d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) 425d Cabrio
€ 55,100
 BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) 430i Cabrio
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,100

ⓘ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 425d Cabrio is 0.6 inches lower.
425d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 425d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
55.1
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 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 425d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
182.6 in
Length
182.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

425d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
BMW 425d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.99 %
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

425d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
F33
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

425d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B48
N47-D20
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
425d Cabrio
215 hp
249 hp
430i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
425d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
430i Cabrio

Performance

425d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

425d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 lb/hp
425d Cabrio
17.74 lb/hp
16.65 lb/hp
430i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

425d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
425d Cabrio
47 mpg
37 mpg
430i Cabrio
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
708 mi
Range
583 mi
425d Cabrio
708 mi
583 mi
430i 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).
121.2 kWh
425d Cabrio
102.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
430i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

425d Cabrio
430i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
165 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data