The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 52,600
BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) 430i Cabrio
€ 46,100
 BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16) 420i Cabrio
€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 430i Cabrio and the 420i Cabrio are absolutely identical. Both are 182.6 inches long, 71.9 inches wide and 54.5 inches tall.
430i Cabrio
420i Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (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 430i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
182.6
182.6 in
Length
182.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

430i Cabrio
420i Cabrio
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4729 lb
BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.31 %
BMW 420i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

430i Cabrio
420i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N20
B48-B20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
430i Cabrio
249 hp
181 hp
420i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
420i Cabrio

Performance

430i Cabrio
420i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

420i Cabrio

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16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
430i Cabrio
16.02 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
420i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

430i Cabrio
420i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
430i Cabrio
40 mpg
37 mpg
420i Cabrio
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
583 mi
430i Cabrio
632 mi
583 mi
420i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
121.2 kWh
430i Cabrio
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
420i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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