The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,500
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) 218i Cabrio
€ 51,400
 BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) M235i Cabrio
€ 32,500
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 218i Cabrio is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
218i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (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 218i Convertible (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

218i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.39 %
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

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

Engine

218i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
218i Cabrio
134 hp
322 hp
M235i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M235i Cabrio

Performance

218i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

M235i Cabrio

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25.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
218i Cabrio
25.83 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

218i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
218i Cabrio
43 mpg
30 mpg
M235i Cabrio
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
409 mi
218i Cabrio
587 mi
409 mi
M235i 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).
149.7 kWh
218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
M235i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

218i 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