The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)
€ 37,100
€ 34,900
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 125i Cabrio is 2.8 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
125i 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
125i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.63 %
General
125i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
125i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
125i Cabrio
215 hp
134 hp
218i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
218i Cabrio
Performance
125i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
148 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
218i Cabrio
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
125i Cabrio
16.25 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
125i Cabrio
29 mpg
37 mpg
218i Cabrio
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
406 mi
Range
513 mi
125i Cabrio
406 mi
513 mi
218i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
119.4 kWh
125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
218i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
125i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
