The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08) vs. BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 33,900

€ 39,100

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 125i Cabrio are absolutely identical. Both are 171.7 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.6 inches tall.
120d Convertible DPF
125i 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
125i Cabrio
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.85 %

General
120d Convertible DPF
125i 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 automatic transmission
Engine
120d Convertible DPF
125i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
120d Convertible DPF
175 hp
215 hp
125i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
120d Convertible DPF
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
125i Cabrio
Performance
120d Convertible DPF
125i Cabrio
138 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

125i Cabrio
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19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
120d Convertible DPF
19.97 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d Convertible DPF
125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
120d Convertible DPF
46 mpg
29 mpg
125i Cabrio
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
406 mi
120d Convertible DPF
621 mi
406 mi
125i 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).
153.5 kWh
120d Convertible DPF
104.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
125i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d Convertible DPF
125i 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