The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
€ 36,600

€ 53,500

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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. The 120d Cabrio is 3.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the M240i Cabrio.
120d Cabrio
M240i 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
120d Cabrio
M240i Cabrio
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.41 %

General
120d Cabrio
M240i Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d Cabrio
M240i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
120d Cabrio
175 hp
335 hp
M240i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
120d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
M240i Cabrio
Performance
120d Cabrio
M240i Cabrio
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

M240i Cabrio
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20.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
120d Cabrio
20.03 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d Cabrio
M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
120d Cabrio
43 mpg
30 mpg
M240i Cabrio
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
576 mi
Range
414 mi
120d Cabrio
576 mi
414 mi
M240i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
147.7 kWh
120d Cabrio
113.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
M240i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d Cabrio
M240i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data