The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 330d Convertible Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 55,100
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) 430i Cabrio
€ 52,100
BMW 330d Convertible Automatic (07 - 09) 330d Cabrio
€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100

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 330d Cabrio.
430i Cabrio
330d Cabrio
55.1
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 330d Convertible Automatic (07 - 09)
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 330d Convertible Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.3
182.6 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

430i Cabrio
330d Cabrio
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.12 %
BMW 330d Convertible Automatic (07 - 09)

General

430i Cabrio
330d 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
330d 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
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
430i Cabrio
249 hp
228 hp
330d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
330d Cabrio

Performance

430i Cabrio
330d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

330d Cabrio

 REPLAY
16.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
430i Cabrio
16.65 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
330d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

430i Cabrio
330d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
430i Cabrio
37 mpg
34 mpg
330d Cabrio
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
549 mi
430i Cabrio
583 mi
549 mi
330d 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).
141.9 kWh
430i Cabrio
121.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
330d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

430i Cabrio
330d 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