The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 435i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 420i Convertible (16 - 17)

€ 58,700
BMW 435i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) 435i Cabrio
€ 44,700
 BMW 420i Convertible (16 - 17) 420i Cabrio
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700

ⓘ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
420i Cabrio
55.1
Blueprint BMW 435i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible (16 - 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 435i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint BMW 420i Convertible (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
182.6 in
Length
182.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

435i Cabrio
420i Cabrio
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 435i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.47 %
BMW 420i Convertible (16 - 17)

General

435i Cabrio
420i 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

435i Cabrio
420i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW B48
N55-B30
Engine Code
B48-B20
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 5000 rpm
435i Cabrio
302 hp
181 hp
420i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
435i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
420i Cabrio

Performance

435i Cabrio
420i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

435i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

420i Cabrio

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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
435i Cabrio
13.28 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
420i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

435i Cabrio
420i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
435i Cabrio
30 mpg
38 mpg
420i Cabrio
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
601 mi
435i Cabrio
472 mi
601 mi
420i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
117.5 kWh
435i Cabrio
149.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
420i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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