The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)

€ 55,100
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) 430i Cabrio
€ 47,000
 BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) 320d Cabrio
€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The 430i Cabrio is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the 320d Cabrio.
430i Cabrio
320d Cabrio
55.1
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.1 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
182.6 in
Length
181.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

430i Cabrio
320d Cabrio
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.19 %
BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)

General

430i Cabrio
320d Cabrio
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
430i Cabrio
249 hp
181 hp
320d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
320d Cabrio

Performance

430i Cabrio
320d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

320d Cabrio

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16.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.25 lb/hp
430i Cabrio
16.65 lb/hp
21.25 lb/hp
320d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

430i Cabrio
320d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
430i Cabrio
37 mpg
42 mpg
320d Cabrio
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
677 mi
430i Cabrio
583 mi
677 mi
320d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
115.2 kWh
430i Cabrio
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
320d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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