The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 46,600

€ 37,100

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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
125i 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
125i Cabrio
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.22 %

General
225d Cabrio
125i Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
225d Cabrio
125i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
225d Cabrio
221 hp
215 hp
125i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
225d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
125i Cabrio
Performance
225d Cabrio
125i Cabrio
146 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

125i Cabrio
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16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
225d Cabrio
16.51 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
225d Cabrio
125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
225d Cabrio
48 mpg
29 mpg
125i Cabrio
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
659 mi
Range
406 mi
225d Cabrio
659 mi
406 mi
125i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
153.5 kWh
225d Cabrio
100.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
125i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
225d Cabrio
125i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data