The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)
€ 44,900
€ 37,800
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 135i Cabrio is 2.8 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
135i 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
135i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.47 %
General
135i 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
135i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
135i Cabrio
302 hp
148 hp
218d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
218d Cabrio
Performance
135i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
135i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
218d Cabrio
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12.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.83 lb/hp
135i Cabrio
12.23 lb/hp
23.83 lb/hp
218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
135i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
135i Cabrio
25 mpg
55 mpg
218d Cabrio
18 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
350 mi
Range
751 mi
135i Cabrio
350 mi
751 mi
218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
88.5 kWh
135i Cabrio
178.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
218d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
135i Cabrio
218d 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


















