The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
€ 47,100
€ 39,600
€ 47,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘ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 228i Cabrio.
135i Cabrio
228i 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
228i Cabrio
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.87 %
General
135i Cabrio
228i Cabrio
E88
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
135i Cabrio
228i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
135i Cabrio
302 hp
242 hp
228i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
228i Cabrio
Performance
135i Cabrio
228i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
135i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
228i Cabrio
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12.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
135i Cabrio
12.23 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
135i Cabrio
228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
135i Cabrio
27 mpg
35 mpg
228i Cabrio
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
383 mi
Range
475 mi
135i Cabrio
383 mi
475 mi
228i 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).
128.7 kWh
135i Cabrio
162.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
228i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
135i Cabrio
228i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
