The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 38,100
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) 218d Cabrio
€ 32,700
BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13) 118d Cabrio
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

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
118d Cabrio
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
174.5 in
Length
171.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

218d Cabrio
118d Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.02 %
BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)

General

218d Cabrio
118d Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

218d Cabrio
118d 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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
218d Cabrio
148 hp
141 hp
118d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
118d Cabrio

Performance

218d Cabrio
118d Cabrio
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

118d Cabrio

 REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
218d Cabrio
24.05 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
118d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

218d Cabrio
118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
218d Cabrio
57 mpg
49 mpg
118d Cabrio
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
661 mi
218d Cabrio
788 mi
661 mi
118d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
98.8 kWh
218d Cabrio
84.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
118d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

218d Cabrio
118d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data