The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18) vs. BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 34,200
BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18) 218i Cabrio
€ 34,600
 BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) 218i Cabrio Steptronic
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 218i Cabrio Steptronic are absolutely identical. Both are 174.5 inches long, 69.8 inches wide and 55.6 inches tall.
218i Cabrio
218i Cabrio Steptronic
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18)
69.8
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i 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 (17 - 18)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint BMW 218i 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
218i Cabrio Steptronic
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.94 %
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

218i Cabrio
218i Cabrio Steptronic
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
218i Cabrio Steptronic
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
218i Cabrio
134 hp
134 hp
218i Cabrio Steptronic
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
218i Cabrio Steptronic

Performance

218i Cabrio
218i Cabrio Steptronic
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

218i Cabrio Steptronic

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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
218i Cabrio
25.91 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
218i Cabrio Steptronic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

218i Cabrio
218i Cabrio Steptronic
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
218i Cabrio
43 mpg
44 mpg
218i Cabrio Steptronic
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
610 mi
218i Cabrio
587 mi
610 mi
218i Cabrio Steptronic
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).
100.4 kWh
218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
218i Cabrio Steptronic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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