The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 325i Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 55,100
€ 48,500
€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 430i Cabrio is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the 325i Cabrio.
430i Cabrio
325i Cabrio
55.1
71.9
79.4
54.5
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
110.6
182.6
108.7
180.3
182.6 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
430i Cabrio
325i Cabrio
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.39 %
General
430i Cabrio
325i Cabrio
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
430i Cabrio
325i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N53
B48-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
430i Cabrio
249 hp
215 hp
325i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i Cabrio
Performance
430i Cabrio
325i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
430i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
16.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
430i Cabrio
16.65 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
430i Cabrio
325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
430i Cabrio
37 mpg
30 mpg
325i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
583 mi
Range
502 mi
430i Cabrio
583 mi
502 mi
325i 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).
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).
147.7 kWh
430i Cabrio
121.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
325i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
430i Cabrio
325i 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
