The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 420i Convertible (14 - 16)

€ 55,600
BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) 430d Cabrio
€ 43,900
 BMW 420i Convertible (14 - 16) 420i Cabrio
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 430d Cabrio and the 420i Cabrio are absolutely identical. Both are 182.6 inches long, 71.9 inches wide and 54.5 inches tall.
430d Cabrio
420i Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible (14 - 16)
71.9
79.4
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.5 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible (14 - 16)
110.6
182.6
182.6 in
Length
182.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

430d Cabrio
420i Cabrio
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.54 %
BMW 420i Convertible (14 - 16)

General

430d Cabrio
420i Cabrio
F33
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

430d Cabrio
420i Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N20
N57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
430d Cabrio
254 hp
181 hp
420i Cabrio
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
430d Cabrio
413 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
420i Cabrio

Performance

430d Cabrio
420i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

430d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

420i Cabrio

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15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
430d Cabrio
15.36 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
420i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

430d Cabrio
420i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
430d Cabrio
44 mpg
36 mpg
420i Cabrio
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
565 mi
430d Cabrio
668 mi
565 mi
420i 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).
125 kWh
430d Cabrio
109.1 kWh
125 kWh
420i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

430d Cabrio
420i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
165 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data