The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 325i Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 60,700
€ 48,500
€ 60,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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
325i Cabrio
54.5
71.9
79.4
54.5
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
110.6
182.6
108.7
180.3
182.6 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
430d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.62 %
General
430d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
430d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N53
N57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
430d Cabrio
254 hp
215 hp
325i Cabrio
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
430d Cabrio
413 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i Cabrio
Performance
430d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
430d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325i Cabrio
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16.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
430d Cabrio
16.54 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
430d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
430d Cabrio
41 mpg
30 mpg
325i Cabrio
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
611 mi
Range
502 mi
430d Cabrio
611 mi
502 mi
325i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
147.7 kWh
430d Cabrio
119.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
325i Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
430d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
