The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 330d Convertible Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 55,600
BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) 430d Cabrio
€ 52,800
BMW 330d Convertible Automatic (09 - 10) 330d Cabrio
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800

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
330d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 330d Convertible Automatic (09 - 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 330d Convertible Automatic (09 - 10)
108.7
180.3
182.6 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

430d Cabrio
330d Cabrio
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.8 %
BMW 330d Convertible Automatic (09 - 10)

General

430d Cabrio
330d 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
330d Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N57
N57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
430d Cabrio
254 hp
242 hp
330d Cabrio
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
430d Cabrio
413 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
330d Cabrio

Performance

430d Cabrio
330d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

430d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

330d Cabrio

 REPLAY
15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.76 lb/hp
430d Cabrio
15.36 lb/hp
16.76 lb/hp
330d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

430d Cabrio
330d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
430d Cabrio
44 mpg
37 mpg
330d Cabrio
39 mpg
city
29 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
330d 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
330d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

430d Cabrio
330d 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