The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11) vs. BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 44,900
€ 39,800
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 135i Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the 218d Cabrio.
135i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
54.8
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
54.8 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
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3 %
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
135i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
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 1200 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
127 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
135i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
218d Cabrio
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12.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
135i Cabrio
12.16 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
135i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
57 mpg
135i Cabrio
27 mpg
57 mpg
218d Cabrio
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
383 mi
Range
788 mi
135i Cabrio
383 mi
788 mi
218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
84.3 kWh
135i Cabrio
162.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
135i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data





















