The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 43,300
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) 225d Cabrio
€ 37,000
BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) 120d Cabrio
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000

ⓘ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 225d Cabrio is 2.8 inches longer and an inch wider.
225d Cabrio
120d Cabrio
55.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
174.5 in
Length
171.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

225d Cabrio
120d Cabrio
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.63 %
BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

General

225d Cabrio
120d Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

225d Cabrio
120d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
225d Cabrio
221 hp
175 hp
120d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
225d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d Cabrio

Performance

225d Cabrio
120d Cabrio
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

225d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

120d Cabrio

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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
225d Cabrio
16.46 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
120d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

225d Cabrio
120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
225d Cabrio
51 mpg
43 mpg
120d Cabrio
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
576 mi
225d Cabrio
702 mi
576 mi
120d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
113.1 kWh
225d Cabrio
94.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
120d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

225d Cabrio
120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data