The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 28,900

€ 39,600

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 118i Cabrio and the 123d Cabrio are absolutely identical. Both are 171.7 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.6 inches tall.
118i Cabrio
123d Cabrio
55.6
68.8
76.1
55.6
68.8
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.6 in
104.7
171.7
104.7
171.7
171.7 in
Length
171.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118i Cabrio
123d Cabrio
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.44 %

General
118i Cabrio
123d Cabrio
E88
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118i Cabrio
123d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
118i Cabrio
141 hp
201 hp
123d Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
123d Cabrio
Performance
118i Cabrio
123d Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

123d Cabrio
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23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
118i Cabrio
23.38 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i Cabrio
123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
118i Cabrio
37 mpg
40 mpg
123d Cabrio
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
523 mi
Range
537 mi
118i Cabrio
523 mi
537 mi
123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.3 kWh
118i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
123d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i Cabrio
123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data