The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible (11 - 13) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)
€ 35,000

€ 47,300

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300
ⓘ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 120d Cabrio is 2.8 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
120d Cabrio
225d 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
120d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.07 %

General
120d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
120d Cabrio
175 hp
221 hp
225d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
225d Cabrio
Performance
120d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
138 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

120d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

225d Cabrio
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
120d Cabrio
19.9 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
120d Cabrio
47 mpg
49 mpg
225d Cabrio
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
673 mi
120d Cabrio
634 mi
673 mi
225d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
98.8 kWh
120d Cabrio
102.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
225d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
120d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data