The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 28,900
€ 34,600
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 118i Cabrio is 2.8 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
118i Cabrio
218i 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
118i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.96 %
General
118i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
118i Cabrio
141 hp
134 hp
218i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
218i Cabrio
Performance
118i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
218i Cabrio
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23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
118i Cabrio
23.38 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
118i Cabrio
37 mpg
44 mpg
218i Cabrio
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
523 mi
Range
610 mi
118i Cabrio
523 mi
610 mi
218i 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).
100.4 kWh
118i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
218i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
