The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 35,600

€ 37,500

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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
220i 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
220i Cabrio
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.35 %

General
120i Cabrio
220i Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120i Cabrio
220i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
120i Cabrio
168 hp
181 hp
220i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
220i Cabrio
Performance
120i Cabrio
220i Cabrio
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

220i Cabrio
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
120i Cabrio
20.14 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
220i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i Cabrio
220i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
120i Cabrio
34 mpg
38 mpg
220i Cabrio
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
470 mi
Range
521 mi
120i Cabrio
470 mi
521 mi
220i 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
120i Cabrio
132.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
220i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i Cabrio
220i 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