The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
€ 41,700
![BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_2er_F23.png)
€ 49,100
![BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_2er_F23_M.webp)
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the 228i Cabrio is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
228i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
55.6
69.8
78.1
55.2
69.8
78.1
69.8 in
Width
69.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.2 in
105.9
174.5
105.9
175.4
174.5 in
Length
175.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
228i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
![BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_2er_F23.png)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.68 %
![BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_2er_F23_M.png)
General
228i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
F23
Generation
F23
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 manual transmission
Engine
228i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
228i Cabrio
242 hp
322 hp
M235i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
228i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M235i Cabrio
Performance
228i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
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228i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
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M235i Cabrio
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14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
228i Cabrio
14.85 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
228i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
228i Cabrio
36 mpg
28 mpg
M235i Cabrio
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
490 mi
Range
380 mi
228i Cabrio
490 mi
380 mi
M235i 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).
161.1 kWh
228i Cabrio
125 kWh
161.1 kWh
M235i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
228i Cabrio
M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data