The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 32,500
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) 218i Cabrio
€ 43,300
 BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) 225d Cabrio
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 218i Cabrio and the 225d Cabrio are absolutely identical. Both are 174.5 inches long, 69.8 inches wide and 55.6 inches tall.
218i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
69.8 in
Width
69.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
174.5 in
Length
174.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

218i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.84 %
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

218i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
F23
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

218i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
218i Cabrio
134 hp
221 hp
225d Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
225d Cabrio

Performance

218i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

225d Cabrio

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25.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
218i Cabrio
25.83 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
225d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

218i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
218i Cabrio
43 mpg
51 mpg
225d Cabrio
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
702 mi
218i Cabrio
587 mi
702 mi
225d 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).
94.6 kWh
218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
225d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

218i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data