The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 39,600
€ 28,900
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 228i Cabrio is 2.8 inches longer and an inch wider.
228i Cabrio
118i 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
228i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.16 %
General
228i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
228i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
228i Cabrio
242 hp
141 hp
118i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
228i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
118i Cabrio
Performance
228i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
228i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
118i Cabrio
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
228i Cabrio
14.67 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
228i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
228i Cabrio
35 mpg
37 mpg
118i Cabrio
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
475 mi
Range
523 mi
228i Cabrio
475 mi
523 mi
118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
119.4 kWh
228i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
118i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
228i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
