The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 55,600
BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) 430d Cabrio
€ 49,600
 BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10) 325d Cabrio
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the 430d Cabrio is 2.3 inches longer and 1.7 inches wider.
430d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
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 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
182.6 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

430d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.01 %
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)

General

430d 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

430d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW M57
N57-D30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
430d Cabrio
254 hp
194 hp
325d Cabrio
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
430d Cabrio
413 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
325d Cabrio

Performance

430d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

430d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

325d Cabrio

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15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.74 lb/hp
430d Cabrio
15.36 lb/hp
20.74 lb/hp
325d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

430d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
430d Cabrio
44 mpg
37 mpg
325d Cabrio
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
592 mi
430d Cabrio
668 mi
592 mi
325d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
430d Cabrio
109.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
325d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

430d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
165 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data