The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)

€ 34,600
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) 218i Cabrio
€ 46,800
 BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) 230i Cabrio
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (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 Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
105.9
174.5
174.5 in
Length
174.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

218i Cabrio
230i Cabrio
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.63 %
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)

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
8-speed automatic 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 4500 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

230i Cabrio

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26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
218i Cabrio
26.16 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
230i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

218i Cabrio
230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
218i Cabrio
44 mpg
37 mpg
230i Cabrio
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
513 mi
218i Cabrio
610 mi
513 mi
230i 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).
119.4 kWh
218i Cabrio
100.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
230i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

218i Cabrio
230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data