The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08) vs. BMW 118i Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 33,900

€ 30,000

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 120d Convertible DPF and the 118i Cabrio are absolutely identical. Both are 171.7 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.6 inches tall.
120d Convertible DPF
118i Cabrio
55.6
68.8
76.1
55.6
68.8
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.6 in
104.7
171.7
104.7
171.7
171.7 in
Length
171.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d Convertible DPF
118i Cabrio
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.67 %

General
120d Convertible DPF
118i Cabrio
E88
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d Convertible DPF
118i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
120d Convertible DPF
175 hp
141 hp
118i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
120d Convertible DPF
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
118i Cabrio
Performance
120d Convertible DPF
118i Cabrio
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

120d Convertible DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

118i Cabrio
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19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
120d Convertible DPF
19.97 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d Convertible DPF
118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
120d Convertible DPF
46 mpg
36 mpg
118i Cabrio
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
506 mi
120d Convertible DPF
621 mi
506 mi
118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
123.1 kWh
120d Convertible DPF
104.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
118i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d Convertible DPF
118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data