The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 428i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 55,100
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) 430i Cabrio
€ 50,400
 BMW 428i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) 428i Cabrio
€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,400

ⓘ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
428i Cabrio
55.1
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 428i Convertible Steptronic (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 428i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
182.6 in
Length
182.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

430i Cabrio
428i Cabrio
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.57 %
BMW 428i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

General

430i Cabrio
428i Cabrio
F33
Generation
F33
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

430i Cabrio
428i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N20
B48-B20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
430i Cabrio
249 hp
242 hp
428i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
428i Cabrio

Performance

430i Cabrio
428i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

430i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

428i Cabrio

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16.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
430i Cabrio
16.65 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
428i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

430i Cabrio
428i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
430i Cabrio
37 mpg
36 mpg
428i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
565 mi
430i Cabrio
583 mi
565 mi
428i 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).
125 kWh
430i Cabrio
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
428i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

430i Cabrio
428i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data