The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 39,800
![BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_2er_F23-17.png)
€ 47,800
![BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_1er_E88-11.webp)
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 218d Cabrio is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.8 inches taller than the 135i Cabrio.
218d Cabrio
135i Cabrio
55.6
69.8
78.1
54.8
68.8
76.1
69.8 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.6 in
Height
54.8 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
135i Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
![BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_2er_F23-17.png)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.57 %
![BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_1er_E88-11.png)
General
218d Cabrio
135i Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
218d Cabrio
135i 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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
218d Cabrio
148 hp
302 hp
135i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
135i Cabrio
Performance
218d Cabrio
135i Cabrio
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
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218d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
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135i Cabrio
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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.23 lb/hp
218d Cabrio
24.05 lb/hp
12.23 lb/hp
135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
218d Cabrio
135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
27 mpg
218d Cabrio
57 mpg
27 mpg
135i Cabrio
48 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
788 mi
Range
383 mi
218d Cabrio
788 mi
383 mi
135i 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).
162.9 kWh
218d Cabrio
84.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
135i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
218d Cabrio
135i 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
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data