The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 39,900
€ 41,700
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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
228i 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
228i Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.92 %
General
125i Cabrio
228i Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
125i Cabrio
228i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
125i Cabrio
215 hp
242 hp
228i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
228i Cabrio
Performance
125i Cabrio
228i Cabrio
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
228i Cabrio
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.85 lb/hp
125i Cabrio
16.56 lb/hp
14.85 lb/hp
228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i Cabrio
228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
125i Cabrio
28 mpg
36 mpg
228i Cabrio
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
397 mi
Range
490 mi
125i Cabrio
397 mi
490 mi
228i 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).
125 kWh
125i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
125 kWh
228i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i Cabrio
228i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
