The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 33,500
€ 38,100
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 120i Cabrio is 2.8 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
120i Cabrio
218d 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
218d Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
120i Cabrio
218d 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
218d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i Cabrio
168 hp
148 hp
218d Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
218d Cabrio
Performance
120i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
218d Cabrio
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
120i Cabrio
19.75 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
120i Cabrio
35 mpg
57 mpg
218d Cabrio
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
484 mi
Range
788 mi
120i Cabrio
484 mi
788 mi
218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
84.3 kWh
120i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
