The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 41,700
![BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_2er_F23.png)
€ 39,900
![BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_1er_E88-11.webp)
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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
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
228i Cabrio
125i Cabrio
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
![BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_2er_F23.png)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.92 %
![BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_1er_E88-11.png)
General
228i Cabrio
125i Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
228i Cabrio
125i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
228i Cabrio
242 hp
215 hp
125i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
228i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
125i Cabrio
Performance
228i Cabrio
125i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
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228i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
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125i Cabrio
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14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
228i Cabrio
14.85 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
228i Cabrio
125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
228i Cabrio
36 mpg
28 mpg
125i Cabrio
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
490 mi
Range
397 mi
228i Cabrio
490 mi
397 mi
125i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
125 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).
157.2 kWh
228i Cabrio
125 kWh
157.2 kWh
125i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
228i Cabrio
125i 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
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data