The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Convertible (08 - 11) vs. BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 32,400
€ 51,400
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 118d Cabrio is 3.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the M235i Cabrio.
118d Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
55.6
68.8
76.1
55.2
69.8
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.2 in
104.7
171.7
105.9
175.4
171.7 in
Length
175.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118d Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.56 %
General
118d Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118d Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
118d Cabrio
141 hp
322 hp
M235i Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
118d Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M235i Cabrio
Performance
118d Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
118d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
M235i Cabrio
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24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
118d Cabrio
24.23 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
118d Cabrio
48 mpg
30 mpg
M235i Cabrio
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
409 mi
118d Cabrio
647 mi
409 mi
M235i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
118d Cabrio
100.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
M235i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
