The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 55,900
BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..) 430i Cabrio
€ 60,600
 BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) 435d Cabrio
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 430i Cabrio is 0.6 inches lower.
430i Cabrio
435d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..)
71.9
79.4
55.1
Blueprint BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.5 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
182.6 in
Length
182.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

430i Cabrio
435d Cabrio
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5049 lb
BMW 430i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.99 %
BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)

General

430i Cabrio
435d Cabrio
F33
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

430i Cabrio
435d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N57
B48-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4000 rpm
430i Cabrio
249 hp
309 hp
435d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
435d Cabrio

Performance

430i Cabrio
435d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

435d Cabrio

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16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
430i Cabrio
16.02 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
435d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

430i Cabrio
435d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
430i Cabrio
37 mpg
41 mpg
435d Cabrio
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
621 mi
430i Cabrio
592 mi
621 mi
435d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
117.3 kWh
430i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
435d Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

430i Cabrio
435d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data