The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 36,000

€ 43,300

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 218d Cabrio and the 225d Cabrio are absolutely identical. Both are 174.5 inches long, 69.8 inches wide and 55.6 inches tall.
218d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
55.6
69.8
78.1
55.6
69.8
78.1
69.8 in
Width
69.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.6 in
105.9
174.5
105.9
174.5
174.5 in
Length
174.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
218d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.33 %

General
218d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
F23
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
218d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
218d Cabrio
148 hp
221 hp
225d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
225d Cabrio
Performance
218d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

218d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

225d Cabrio
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23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
218d Cabrio
23.76 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
218d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
218d Cabrio
55 mpg
51 mpg
225d Cabrio
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
751 mi
Range
702 mi
218d Cabrio
751 mi
702 mi
225d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
94.6 kWh
218d Cabrio
88.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
225d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
218d Cabrio
225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data