2019 BMW 430i Convertible
The 2019 BMW 430i Convertible is a convertible. It has a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 248 hp (185 kW), with an 8-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 5.8 seconds and top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2019 BMW 430I CONVERTIBLE
The 2019 BMW 430i Convertible is the rear-wheel-drive version of the F33 4 Series convertible, a four-seat model with a retractable hardtop built in Germany. Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 248 hp and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm). This entry covers the version with the eight-speed automatic.
Where 2019 sits
The 2019 model year was largely a carry-over from the 2018 facelift, so it keeps the LED lighting, updated cabin and revised chassis tuning introduced a year earlier. With the F33 nearing the end of its run (the G23 convertible, with a fabric roof, arrived for 2021), the 2019 car represents the mature version of this design.
Why choose rear-wheel drive
The rear-drive 430i is lighter than the xDrive equivalent and has the traditional BMW balance many buyers look for in a convertible. In dry climates it makes the most sense; owners in snowy regions often preferred the xDrive version. Its official economy figures are slightly better than the all-wheel-drive car’s. See our guide to FWD, RWD, AWD and 4WD drivetrains for more on the differences.
Ownership notes
The folding steel roof is the most complicated part of the car, so a full roof operation test and a check for damp carpets are essential on any used example. With the roof folded, the boot shrinks noticeably, so luggage space on a touring trip is limited.
Rivals
Buyers also looked at the Audi A5 Cabriolet and the Mercedes-Benz C 300 Cabriolet.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | 430i Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2019 | Version / Trim | BMW 2019 430i Convertible |
| Body Style | Convertible | Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | Ext. Colour | Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Mineral Gray Metallic, Glacier Silver Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Mediterranean Blue Metallic, Estoril Blue Metallic, Melbourne Red Metallic, Sunset Orange Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo | Engine Size | 2,000 cc |
| Power | 248 hp / 185 kW | Torque | 350 Nm / 258 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 5.8 sec | Top Speed | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 24 mpg city / 34 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,810 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,560 kg (3,439 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2019 CONVERTIBLES
Compared with other 2019 convertibles in our database, its 248 hp is 30% less than the average 2019 convertible (353 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.7 seconds slower than average.
| 2019 BMW 430i Convertible | Average 2019 convertibles | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 248 hp | 353 hp (17 cars) | -30% |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 479 Nm (17 cars) | -27% |
| 0–60 mph | 5.8 s | 5.1 s (17 cars) | +13% |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 148 mph (17 cars) | -12% |
| Kerb weight | 1,560 kg | 1,559 kg (17 cars) | — |
| Engine size | 2,000 cc | 2,776 cc (17 cars) | -28% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2019 convertibles with similar power to the 2019 BMW 430i Convertible.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW 430i Convertible | 248 hp | 5.8 s | 1,560 kg |
| 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet quattro | 228 hp | 7.0 s | 1,345 kg |