The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 120d Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 34,400
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) 120i Cabrio
€ 35,000
BMW 120d Convertible (11 - 13) 120d Cabrio
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 120i Cabrio and the 120d Cabrio are absolutely identical. Both are 171.7 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.6 inches tall.
120i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
171.7 in
Length
171.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

120i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.84 %
BMW 120d Convertible (11 - 13)

General

120i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
E88
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

120i Cabrio
120d 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i Cabrio
168 hp
175 hp
120d Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d Cabrio

Performance

120i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
135 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

120i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

120d Cabrio

 REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
120i Cabrio
20.14 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
120d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
120i Cabrio
35 mpg
47 mpg
120d Cabrio
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
634 mi
120i Cabrio
484 mi
634 mi
120d 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).
102.8 kWh
120i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
120d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data