The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..) vs. BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 34,900
€ 47,100
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 218i Cabrio is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.8 inches taller than the 135i Cabrio.
218i Cabrio
135i Cabrio
55.6
69.8
78.1
54.8
68.8
76.1
69.8 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.6 in
Height
54.8 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
135i Cabrio
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.96 %
General
218i Cabrio
135i 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
218i Cabrio
135i 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 4400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
218i Cabrio
134 hp
302 hp
135i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
135i Cabrio
Performance
218i Cabrio
135i Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
135i Cabrio
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.23 lb/hp
218i Cabrio
25.91 lb/hp
12.23 lb/hp
135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
218i Cabrio
135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
218i Cabrio
37 mpg
27 mpg
135i Cabrio
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
513 mi
Range
383 mi
218i Cabrio
513 mi
383 mi
135i 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).
162.9 kWh
218i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
162.9 kWh
135i Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
218i Cabrio
135i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
