The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 330i Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)

€ 55,100
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) 430i Cabrio
€ 52,400
 BMW 330i Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) 330i Cabrio
€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400

ⓘ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 330i Cabrio.
430i Cabrio
330i Cabrio
55.1
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 330i 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 330i 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
330i Cabrio
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.51 %
BMW 330i Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)

General

430i Cabrio
330i 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
330i 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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
430i Cabrio
249 hp
268 hp
330i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330i Cabrio

Performance

430i Cabrio
330i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

330i Cabrio

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16.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.76 lb/hp
430i Cabrio
16.65 lb/hp
14.76 lb/hp
330i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

430i Cabrio
330i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
430i Cabrio
37 mpg
29 mpg
330i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
477 mi
430i Cabrio
583 mi
477 mi
330i 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).
155.3 kWh
430i Cabrio
121.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
330i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

430i Cabrio
330i 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