The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18)
€ 52,600

€ 84,000

€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 430i Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible.
BMW 430i Cabrio
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
54.5
71.9
79.4
55.1
73.9
79.4
71.9 in
Width
73.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.5 in
Height
55.1 in
110.6
182.6
111.8
187
182.6 in
Length
187 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 430i Cabrio
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.22 %

General
BMW 430i Cabrio
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
F33
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 430i Cabrio
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
B48-B20
Engine Code
M 177.980


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 430i Cabrio
249 hp
469 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
Performance
BMW 430i Cabrio
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 430i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
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16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.98 lb/hp
BMW 430i Cabrio
16.02 lb/hp
8.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 430i Cabrio
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 430i Cabrio
40 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
632 mi
Range
461 mi
BMW 430i Cabrio
632 mi
461 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
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).
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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 430i Cabrio
111.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 430i Cabrio
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data