The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 40,700
€ 32,000
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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
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
230i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.87 %
General
230i 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 automatic transmission
Engine
230i 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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
230i Cabrio
249 hp
141 hp
118i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
118i Cabrio
Performance
230i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
230i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
118i Cabrio
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14.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
230i Cabrio
14.3 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
230i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
230i Cabrio
36 mpg
34 mpg
118i Cabrio
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
497 mi
Range
477 mi
230i Cabrio
497 mi
477 mi
118i 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).
130.7 kWh
230i Cabrio
123.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
118i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
230i Cabrio
118i 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
