The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 37,000
€ 43,300
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.63 %
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 automatic 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
225d Cabrio
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20.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
120d Cabrio
20.03 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
120d Cabrio
43 mpg
51 mpg
225d Cabrio
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
576 mi
Range
702 mi
120d Cabrio
576 mi
702 mi
225d 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).
94.6 kWh
120d Cabrio
113.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
225d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
