The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)
€ 32,700

€ 46,600

€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 118d Cabrio is 2.8 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
118d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
55.6
68.8
76.1
55.6
69.8
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.6 in
104.7
171.7
105.9
174.5
171.7 in
Length
174.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.33 %

General
118d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
118d Cabrio
141 hp
221 hp
225d Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
118d Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
225d Cabrio
Performance
118d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

118d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

225d Cabrio
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24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
118d Cabrio
24.23 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
118d Cabrio
49 mpg
48 mpg
225d Cabrio
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
661 mi
Range
659 mi
118d Cabrio
661 mi
659 mi
225d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
100.7 kWh
118d Cabrio
98.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
225d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data