The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 37,900
€ 40,500
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 125i Cabrio is 2.8 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
125i Cabrio
218d 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
218d Cabrio
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.51 %
General
125i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
125i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
125i Cabrio
215 hp
148 hp
218d Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
218d Cabrio
Performance
125i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
148 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
218d Cabrio
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
125i Cabrio
16.25 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
125i Cabrio
28 mpg
50 mpg
218d Cabrio
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
397 mi
Range
687 mi
125i Cabrio
397 mi
687 mi
218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
96.7 kWh
125i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
125i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
