The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14)

€ 60,600
BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) 435d Cabrio
€ 48,000
 BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14) 325d Cabrio
€ 60,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The 435d Cabrio is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the 325d Cabrio.
435d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
55.1
Blueprint BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible (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 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
182.6 in
Length
181.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

435d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.73 %
BMW 325d Convertible (10 - 14)

General

435d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

435d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW M57
N57-D30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
435d Cabrio
309 hp
201 hp
325d Cabrio
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
435d Cabrio
465 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
325d Cabrio

Performance

435d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

435d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

325d Cabrio

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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.91 lb/hp
435d Cabrio
13.73 lb/hp
19.91 lb/hp
325d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

435d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
435d Cabrio
41 mpg
39 mpg
325d Cabrio
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
435d Cabrio
621 mi
621 mi
325d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
125.5 kWh
435d Cabrio
117.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
325d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

435d Cabrio
325d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data