The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
€ 32,400
€ 49,100
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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 120i Cabrio is 3.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the M235i Cabrio.
120i Cabrio
M235i 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
120i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.16 %
General
120i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
120i Cabrio
168 hp
322 hp
M235i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M235i Cabrio
Performance
120i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
M235i Cabrio
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
120i Cabrio
19.75 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
120i Cabrio
36 mpg
28 mpg
M235i Cabrio
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
499 mi
Range
380 mi
120i Cabrio
499 mi
380 mi
M235i 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).
161.1 kWh
120i Cabrio
125 kWh
161.1 kWh
M235i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
