The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)

€ 55,100
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) 430i Cabrio
€ 46,300
 BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15) 420d Cabrio
€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 430i Cabrio is 0.6 inches taller.
430i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
55.1
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.1 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
182.6 in
Length
182.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

430i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.64 %
BMW 420d Convertible (14 - 15)

General

430i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
F33
Generation
F33
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 manual transmission

Engine

430i Cabrio
420d 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
420d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
420d Cabrio

Performance

430i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

420d Cabrio

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16.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
430i Cabrio
16.65 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
420d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

430i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
430i Cabrio
37 mpg
46 mpg
420d Cabrio
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
695 mi
430i Cabrio
583 mi
695 mi
420d 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).
104.9 kWh
430i Cabrio
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
420d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

430i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data