2008 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet vs. 2008 BMW 320 d Automatic
To start off, both 2008 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet and 2008 BMW 320 d Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 d Automatic (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 d Automatic should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 BMW 320 d Automatic.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 330 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2008 BMW 320 d Automatic has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 320 d Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 320 Cd Cabriolet | 2008 BMW 320 d Automatic | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 320 | 320 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |