The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)

€ 39,600
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) 228i Cabrio
€ 38,500
 BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..) 218d Cabrio
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 228i Cabrio and the 218d Cabrio are absolutely identical. Both are 174.5 inches long, 69.8 inches wide and 55.6 inches tall.
228i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)
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 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
174.5 in
Length
174.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

228i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.83 %
BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)

General

228i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
F23
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

228i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
228i Cabrio
242 hp
148 hp
218d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
228i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
218d Cabrio

Performance

228i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

228i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

218d Cabrio

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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
228i Cabrio
14.67 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

228i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
228i Cabrio
35 mpg
47 mpg
218d Cabrio
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
646 mi
228i Cabrio
475 mi
646 mi
218d 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).
102.8 kWh
228i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
218d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

228i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data