The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 30,900
€ 40,500
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.44 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
218d Cabrio
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23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
118i Cabrio
23.77 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
118i Cabrio
35 mpg
50 mpg
218d Cabrio
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
484 mi
Range
687 mi
118i Cabrio
484 mi
687 mi
218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
96.7 kWh
118i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
218d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
118i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
