The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10) vs. BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 44,900
BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10) 135i Cabrio
€ 53,200
 BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) M235i Cabrio
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200

ⓘ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 135i Cabrio is 3.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the M235i Cabrio.
135i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
55.6
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
68.8
76.1
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
171.7 in
Length
175.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

135i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4 %
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

135i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

135i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
135i Cabrio
302 hp
322 hp
M235i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M235i Cabrio

Performance

135i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

135i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

M235i Cabrio

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12.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.95 lb/hp
135i Cabrio
12.23 lb/hp
11.95 lb/hp
M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

135i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
135i Cabrio
25 mpg
28 mpg
M235i Cabrio
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
390 mi
135i Cabrio
350 mi
390 mi
M235i 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).
157.2 kWh
135i Cabrio
178.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
M235i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

135i 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