2012 BMW 320 i Sedan vs. 2012 BMW 320 d Convertible
To start off, both 2012 BMW 320 i Sedan and 2012 BMW 320 d Convertible were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 320 i Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 182 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 2012 BMW 320 d Convertible (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320 i Sedan. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 d Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320 i Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 320 i Sedan | 2012 BMW 320 d Convertible | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1429 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 57 L |
