The Comparative Analysis :

Ferrari California (12 - 14) vs. BMW 840d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 180,600
Ferrari California (12 - 14) Ferrari California
€ 108,000
 BMW 840d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 840d Cabrio
€ 180,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Ferrari California is 11 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
Ferrari California
BMW 840d Cabrio
51.5
Blueprint Ferrari California (12 - 14)
74.9
82.8
52.7
Blueprint BMW 840d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
84.1
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
51.5 in
Height
52.7 in
Blueprint Ferrari California (12 - 14)
105.1
179.6
Blueprint BMW 840d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
111.1
190.7
179.6 in
Length
190.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
111.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Ferrari California
BMW 840d Cabrio
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5478 lb
Ferrari California (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.02 %
BMW 840d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Ferrari California
BMW 840d Cabrio
F149
Generation
G14
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Ferrari California
BMW 840d Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
483 hp
at 7600 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ferrari California
483 hp
316 hp
BMW 840d Cabrio
372 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ferrari California
372 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 840d Cabrio

Performance

Ferrari California
BMW 840d Cabrio
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari California

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 840d Cabrio

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7.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.16 lb/hp
Ferrari California
7.78 lb/hp
14.16 lb/hp
BMW 840d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ferrari California
BMW 840d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Ferrari California
18 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 840d Cabrio
12 mpg
city
32 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
370 mi
Range
662 mi
Ferrari California
370 mi
662 mi
BMW 840d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
248.2 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).
127.6 kWh
Ferrari California
248.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 840d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Ferrari California
BMW 840d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data