The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 56,500
BMW 435i Convertible xDrive (14 - 15) 435i Cabrio
€ 48,500
 BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) 420d Cabrio
€ 56,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500

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

Vehicle Weight

435i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 435i Convertible xDrive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.03 %
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

General

435i 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

435i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N47
N55-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
435i Cabrio
302 hp
181 hp
420d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
435i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
420d Cabrio

Performance

435i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

435i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

420d Cabrio

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13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
435i Cabrio
13.21 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
420d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

435i Cabrio
420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
435i Cabrio
28 mpg
49 mpg
420d Cabrio
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
738 mi
435i Cabrio
439 mi
738 mi
420d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
161.1 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
435i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
420d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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