The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 32,500
€ 37,000
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 218i Cabrio is 2.8 inches longer and an inch wider.
218i Cabrio
120d 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
218i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.26 %
General
218i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
218i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
218i Cabrio
134 hp
175 hp
120d Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d Cabrio
Performance
218i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d Cabrio
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25.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
218i Cabrio
25.83 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
218i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
218i Cabrio
43 mpg
43 mpg
120d Cabrio
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
587 mi
Range
576 mi
218i Cabrio
587 mi
576 mi
120d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
113.1 kWh
218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
120d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
218i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
