The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible (11 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)
€ 30,000

€ 37,800

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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
218d 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
218d Cabrio
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.55 %

General
118i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
118i Cabrio
218d 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
118i Cabrio
141 hp
148 hp
218d Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
218d Cabrio
Performance
118i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

218d Cabrio
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23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.83 lb/hp
118i Cabrio
23.38 lb/hp
23.83 lb/hp
218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
118i Cabrio
36 mpg
55 mpg
218d Cabrio
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
506 mi
Range
751 mi
118i Cabrio
506 mi
751 mi
218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
88.5 kWh
118i Cabrio
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data