The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)

€ 44,900
BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10) 135i Cabrio
€ 34,900
 BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..) 218i Cabrio
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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
218i Cabrio
55.6
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
68.8
76.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
171.7 in
Length
174.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

135i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.96 %
BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)

General

135i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

135i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
135i Cabrio
302 hp
134 hp
218i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
218i Cabrio

Performance

135i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

135i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

218i Cabrio

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12.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
135i Cabrio
12.23 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
218i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

135i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
135i Cabrio
25 mpg
37 mpg
218i Cabrio
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
513 mi
135i Cabrio
350 mi
513 mi
218i 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).
119.4 kWh
135i Cabrio
178.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
218i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

135i Cabrio
218i 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