The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..) vs. BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 34,900
€ 30,900
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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
118i 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
118i Cabrio
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.48 %
General
218i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
218i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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 4400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
218i Cabrio
134 hp
141 hp
118i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
118i Cabrio
Performance
218i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
118i Cabrio
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
218i Cabrio
25.91 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
218i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
218i Cabrio
37 mpg
35 mpg
118i Cabrio
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
513 mi
Range
484 mi
218i Cabrio
513 mi
484 mi
118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
128.7 kWh
218i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
118i Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
218i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
