The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
€ 38,700

€ 32,500

€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 123d Cabrio is 2.8 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
123d Cabrio
218i 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
123d Cabrio
218i Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.78 %

General
123d Cabrio
218i Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
123d Cabrio
218i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
123d Cabrio
201 hp
134 hp
218i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
123d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
218i Cabrio
Performance
123d Cabrio
218i Cabrio
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

123d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

218i Cabrio
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.83 lb/hp
123d Cabrio
17.71 lb/hp
25.83 lb/hp
218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
123d Cabrio
218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
123d Cabrio
44 mpg
43 mpg
218i Cabrio
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
598 mi
Range
587 mi
123d Cabrio
598 mi
587 mi
218i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
104.1 kWh
123d Cabrio
109.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
218i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
123d Cabrio
218i 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