The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 30,900
€ 51,400
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400
ⓘ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. The 118i Cabrio is 3.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the M235i Cabrio.
118i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
55.6
68.8
76.1
55.2
69.8
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.2 in
104.7
171.7
105.9
175.4
171.7 in
Length
175.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.33 %
General
118i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
118i Cabrio
141 hp
322 hp
M235i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M235i Cabrio
Performance
118i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
M235i Cabrio
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23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
118i Cabrio
23.77 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
118i Cabrio
35 mpg
30 mpg
M235i Cabrio
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
484 mi
Range
409 mi
118i Cabrio
484 mi
409 mi
M235i 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).
149.7 kWh
118i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
M235i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
