The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
€ 39,900
€ 49,100
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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. The 125i Cabrio is 3.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the M235i Cabrio.
125i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
55.6
68.8
76.1
55.2
69.8
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.2 in
104.7
171.7
105.9
175.4
171.7 in
Length
175.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
125i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.57 %
General
125i Cabrio
M235i 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
125i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
125i Cabrio
215 hp
322 hp
M235i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M235i Cabrio
Performance
125i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
M235i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
125i Cabrio
16.56 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
125i Cabrio
28 mpg
28 mpg
M235i Cabrio
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
397 mi
Range
380 mi
125i Cabrio
397 mi
380 mi
M235i 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).
161.1 kWh
125i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
M235i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
