The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)

€ 55,100
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) 430i Cabrio
€ 50,200
 BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) 325d Cabrio
€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘ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 325d Cabrio.
430i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
55.1
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325d 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 325d 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
325d Cabrio
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.65 %
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)

General

430i Cabrio
325d 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
325d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW M57
B48-B20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
430i Cabrio
249 hp
201 hp
325d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
325d Cabrio

Performance

430i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

325d Cabrio

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16.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
430i Cabrio
16.65 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
325d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

430i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
430i Cabrio
37 mpg
37 mpg
325d Cabrio
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
592 mi
430i Cabrio
583 mi
592 mi
325d 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).
131.6 kWh
430i Cabrio
121.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
325d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

430i Cabrio
325d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data