The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 34,600
€ 32,400
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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
120i 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
120i Cabrio
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.33 %
General
218i Cabrio
120i Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
218i Cabrio
120i 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 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
218i Cabrio
134 hp
168 hp
120i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
120i Cabrio
Performance
218i Cabrio
120i Cabrio
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
120i Cabrio
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26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
218i Cabrio
26.16 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
218i Cabrio
120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
218i Cabrio
44 mpg
36 mpg
120i Cabrio
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
610 mi
Range
499 mi
218i Cabrio
610 mi
499 mi
120i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
125 kWh
218i Cabrio
100.4 kWh
125 kWh
120i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
218i Cabrio
120i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
