The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 35,600
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) 120i Cabrio
€ 39,600
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) 123d Cabrio
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

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 123d Cabrio are absolutely identical. Both are 171.7 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.6 inches tall.
120i Cabrio
123d Cabrio
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
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 (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
171.7 in
Length
171.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

120i Cabrio
123d Cabrio
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.94 %
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

General

120i Cabrio
123d 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 automatic transmission

Engine

120i Cabrio
123d 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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
120i Cabrio
168 hp
201 hp
123d Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
123d Cabrio

Performance

120i Cabrio
123d Cabrio
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

120i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

123d Cabrio

 REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
120i Cabrio
20.14 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
123d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120i Cabrio
123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
120i Cabrio
34 mpg
40 mpg
123d Cabrio
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
537 mi
120i Cabrio
470 mi
537 mi
123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
121.3 kWh
120i Cabrio
132.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
123d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120i Cabrio
123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data