The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..) vs. BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 34,900
€ 42,800
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800
ⓘ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 230i Cabrio are absolutely identical. Both are 174.5 inches long, 69.8 inches wide and 55.6 inches tall.
218i Cabrio
230i Cabrio
55.6
69.8
78.1
55.6
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
105.9
174.5
105.9
174.5
174.5 in
Length
174.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
218i Cabrio
230i Cabrio
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.25 %
General
218i Cabrio
230i 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
230i Cabrio
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
218i Cabrio
134 hp
249 hp
230i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
230i Cabrio
Performance
218i Cabrio
230i Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
230i Cabrio
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.57 lb/hp
218i Cabrio
25.91 lb/hp
14.57 lb/hp
230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
218i Cabrio
230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
218i Cabrio
37 mpg
39 mpg
230i Cabrio
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
513 mi
Range
539 mi
218i Cabrio
513 mi
539 mi
230i 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).
113.6 kWh
218i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
230i Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
218i Cabrio
230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
