The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 430i Convertible (17 - 18) vs. BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 53,600
BMW 430i Convertible (17 - 18) 430i Cabrio
€ 46,500
BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (08 - 10) 320d Cabrio
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500

ⓘ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 430i Cabrio is 2.3 inches longer and 1.7 inches wider.
430i Cabrio
320d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible (17 - 18)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (08 - 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 430i Convertible (17 - 18)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
180.3
182.6 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

430i Cabrio
320d Cabrio
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 430i Convertible (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.24 %
BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)

General

430i Cabrio
320d Cabrio
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

430i Cabrio
320d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N47
B48-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
430i Cabrio
249 hp
175 hp
320d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
320d Cabrio

Performance

430i Cabrio
320d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

320d Cabrio

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15.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
430i Cabrio
15.8 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
320d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

430i Cabrio
320d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
430i Cabrio
36 mpg
39 mpg
320d Cabrio
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
632 mi
430i Cabrio
565 mi
632 mi
320d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
125 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).
123.4 kWh
430i Cabrio
125 kWh
123.4 kWh
320d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

430i Cabrio
320d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data