The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18) vs. BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 37,800
€ 39,600
€ 37,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the 218d Cabrio is 2.8 inches longer and an inch wider.
218d Cabrio
123d Cabrio
55.6
69.8
78.1
55.6
68.8
76.1
69.8 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.6 in
105.9
174.5
104.7
171.7
174.5 in
Length
171.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
218d Cabrio
123d Cabrio
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
General
218d Cabrio
123d Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
218d Cabrio
123d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
218d Cabrio
148 hp
201 hp
123d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
123d Cabrio
Performance
218d Cabrio
123d Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
218d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
123d Cabrio
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23.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
218d Cabrio
23.83 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
218d Cabrio
123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
218d Cabrio
55 mpg
40 mpg
123d Cabrio
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
751 mi
Range
537 mi
218d Cabrio
751 mi
537 mi
123d 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).
121.3 kWh
218d Cabrio
88.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
123d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
218d Cabrio
123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
