The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)
€ 32,400
€ 47,300
€ 32,400
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 120i Cabrio is 2.8 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
120i 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
120i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.47 %
General
120i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
120i Cabrio
168 hp
221 hp
225d Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
225d Cabrio
Performance
120i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
225d Cabrio
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
120i Cabrio
19.75 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
120i Cabrio
36 mpg
49 mpg
225d Cabrio
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
499 mi
Range
673 mi
120i Cabrio
499 mi
673 mi
225d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
125 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
120i Cabrio
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
225d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
120i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
