The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 43,300

€ 38,700

€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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
123d 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
225d Cabrio
123d Cabrio
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.12 %

General
225d Cabrio
123d 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 manual transmission
Engine
225d Cabrio
123d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
225d Cabrio
221 hp
201 hp
123d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
225d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
123d Cabrio
Performance
225d Cabrio
123d Cabrio
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

225d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

123d Cabrio
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
225d Cabrio
16.46 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
225d Cabrio
123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
225d Cabrio
51 mpg
44 mpg
123d Cabrio
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
702 mi
Range
598 mi
225d Cabrio
702 mi
598 mi
123d 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
225d Cabrio
94.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
123d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
225d Cabrio
123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data