BMW was planning to launch 330D diesel convertible model for a couple of months and finally it has launched the BMW 330D convertible model in India. This is not the only convertible model from BMW’s stable as the company also offers BMW Z4 and BMW 650i
The 650i is the most expensive convertible and features a soft top whereas the Z4 is a less expensive option with a retractable hard top. The 330D also comes with a retractable hard top and features a 3.0 Liter diesel engine that delivers 245 BHP @ 4000 RPM of max power and 520 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM of max torque.
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Some of the features offered with 330D convertible are Dynamic Stability Control, Dynamic Traction Control and other active and passive safety features. Also Longer wheelbase, sporty dual mufflers at the rear, M sport edition interiors are to name some.
image – BMW 330 D Convertible India
BMW 330D Convertible Model Technical Specifications
Engine
- Cylinders/valves: 6/4
- Capacity in cc: 2,993
- Stroke/bore in mm: 90.0/84.0
- Max. output in kW (hp): 180 (245)/4,000 RPM
- Max. torque in Nm: 520/1,750-3,000 RPM
- Compression ratio: 16.5:1
Wheels
- Tyre dimensions front: 225/45 R17 Y
- Tyre dimensions rear: 255/40 R17 V
- Wheel dimensions and material front: 8 J x 17 inches, light-alloy
- Wheel dimensions and material rear: 8 1/2 J x 17 inches, light-alloy
Performance
- Top speed in km/h: 250
- Acceleration 0–100 km/h in s: 6.4
- Acceleration 80–120 km/h in 4th/5th gear in s: 5.2/6.6
Fuel consumption
- Urban in l/100 km: 7.7
- Extra-urban in l/100 km: 5.2
- Combined in l/100 km: 6.1
- CO2 emissions in g/km: 162
- Tank capacity, approx. in l: 61
Weight
- Unladen weight EU in kg: 1,825
- Unladen weight EU in kg: 2,180
- Permitted load in kg: 430
- Permitted axle load front/rear in kg: 1,005/1,200
BMW 330D Convertible Model Price In India
BMW has priced the car at Rs. 57.00 Lakh (Ex-showroom Delhi). This price is exactly 3.5 Lakh dearer to BMW Z4’s price that looks much better as a convertible.
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