The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118d Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 40,700
€ 32,400
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 230i Cabrio is 2.8 inches longer and an inch wider.
230i Cabrio
118d 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
230i Cabrio
118d Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.02 %
General
230i Cabrio
118d Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
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
230i Cabrio
118d 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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
230i Cabrio
249 hp
141 hp
118d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
118d Cabrio
Performance
230i Cabrio
118d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
230i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
118d Cabrio
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14.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
230i Cabrio
14.3 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
230i Cabrio
118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
230i Cabrio
36 mpg
48 mpg
118d Cabrio
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
497 mi
Range
647 mi
230i Cabrio
497 mi
647 mi
118d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
100.7 kWh
230i Cabrio
123.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
118d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
230i Cabrio
118d 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
