The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 420d Convertible (15 - 17)

€ 60,600
BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) 435d Cabrio
€ 47,900
 BMW 420d Convertible (15 - 17) 420d Cabrio
€ 60,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900

ⓘ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 435d Cabrio is 0.6 inches taller.
435d Cabrio
420d Cabrio
55.1
Blueprint BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible (15 - 17)
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 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible (15 - 17)
110.6
182.6
182.6 in
Length
182.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

435d Cabrio
420d Cabrio
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.8 %
BMW 420d Convertible (15 - 17)

General

435d Cabrio
420d Cabrio
F33
Generation
F33
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
420d Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B47
N57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
435d Cabrio
309 hp
187 hp
420d Cabrio
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
435d Cabrio
465 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
420d Cabrio

Performance

435d Cabrio
420d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

435d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

420d Cabrio

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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
435d Cabrio
13.73 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
420d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

435d Cabrio
420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
435d Cabrio
41 mpg
49 mpg
420d Cabrio
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
738 mi
435d Cabrio
621 mi
738 mi
420d 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).
98.8 kWh
435d Cabrio
117.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
420d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

435d Cabrio
420d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data