The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 39,800

€ 35,600

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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
120i 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
120i Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.94 %

General
218d Cabrio
120i Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
218d Cabrio
120i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
218d Cabrio
148 hp
168 hp
120i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
120i Cabrio
Performance
218d Cabrio
120i Cabrio
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

120i Cabrio
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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
218d Cabrio
24.05 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
218d Cabrio
120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
218d Cabrio
57 mpg
34 mpg
120i Cabrio
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
788 mi
Range
470 mi
218d Cabrio
788 mi
470 mi
120i 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).
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).
132.6 kWh
218d Cabrio
84.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
120i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
218d Cabrio
120i 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