The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 38,100
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) 218d Cabrio
€ 51,400
 BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) M235i Cabrio
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the 218d Cabrio is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
218d Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
69.8 in
Width
69.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
174.5 in
Length
175.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

218d Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.71 %
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

218d Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
F23
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

218d Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
218d Cabrio
148 hp
322 hp
M235i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M235i Cabrio

Performance

218d Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

M235i Cabrio

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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
218d Cabrio
24.05 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

218d Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
218d Cabrio
57 mpg
30 mpg
M235i Cabrio
48 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
409 mi
218d Cabrio
788 mi
409 mi
M235i 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).
149.7 kWh
218d Cabrio
84.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
M235i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

218d Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data