The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17) vs. BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 40,700
BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17) 230i Cabrio
€ 47,800
BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) 135i Cabrio
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The 230i Cabrio is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.8 inches taller than the 135i Cabrio.
230i Cabrio
135i Cabrio
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
54.8
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
69.8 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.6 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
174.5 in
Length
171.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

230i Cabrio
135i Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.57 %
BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)

General

230i Cabrio
135i 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

230i Cabrio
135i 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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
230i Cabrio
249 hp
302 hp
135i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
135i Cabrio

Performance

230i Cabrio
135i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

135i Cabrio

 REPLAY
14.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.23 lb/hp
230i Cabrio
14.3 lb/hp
12.23 lb/hp
135i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

230i Cabrio
135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
230i Cabrio
36 mpg
27 mpg
135i Cabrio
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
383 mi
230i Cabrio
497 mi
383 mi
135i 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).
162.9 kWh
230i Cabrio
123.1 kWh
162.9 kWh
135i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

230i Cabrio
135i 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