The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 428i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 52,900
428i Cabrio € 50,200
325d Cabrio
€ 52,900
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 428i Cabrio is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the 325d Cabrio.
428i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.1 in
Height
54.5 in
182.6 in
Length
181.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
428i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.81 %
General
428i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
428i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW M57
N20-B20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
428i Cabrio
242 hp
201 hp
325d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
428i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
325d Cabrio
Performance
428i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
428i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
325d Cabrio
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16.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
428i Cabrio
16.81 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
325d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
428i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
428i Cabrio
34 mpg
37 mpg
325d Cabrio
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
533 mi
Range
592 mi
428i Cabrio
533 mi
592 mi
325d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
131.6 kWh
428i Cabrio
132.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
325d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
428i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data