The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 39,600
€ 36,200
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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
3516 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.24 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
123d Cabrio
218i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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 4400 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
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
123d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
218i Cabrio
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
123d Cabrio
17.71 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
123d Cabrio
218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
123d Cabrio
40 mpg
44 mpg
218i Cabrio
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
537 mi
Range
610 mi
123d Cabrio
537 mi
610 mi
218i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
100.4 kWh
123d Cabrio
121.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
218i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
123d Cabrio
218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
