The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 325i Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 60,600
€ 49,000
€ 60,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘ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 325i Cabrio.
435d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
55.1
71.9
79.4
54.5
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
110.6
182.6
108.7
181.6
182.6 in
Length
181.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
435d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.58 %
General
435d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
435d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N53
N57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
435d Cabrio
309 hp
215 hp
325i Cabrio
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
435d Cabrio
465 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i Cabrio
Performance
435d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
435d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
325i Cabrio
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
435d Cabrio
13.73 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
435d Cabrio
325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
435d Cabrio
41 mpg
30 mpg
325i Cabrio
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
495 mi
435d Cabrio
621 mi
495 mi
325i 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
435d Cabrio
117.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
325i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
435d Cabrio
325i 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
