The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)
€ 39,100
€ 46,600
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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
225d 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
225d Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.41 %
General
125i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
125i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
125i Cabrio
215 hp
221 hp
225d Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
225d Cabrio
Performance
125i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
147 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
225d Cabrio
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
125i Cabrio
16.56 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
125i Cabrio
29 mpg
48 mpg
225d Cabrio
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
406 mi
Range
659 mi
125i Cabrio
406 mi
659 mi
225d 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).
100.7 kWh
125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
225d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
