The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)

€ 40,700
BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17) 230i Cabrio
€ 36,000
 BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17) 218d Cabrio
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 230i Cabrio and the 218d Cabrio are absolutely identical. Both are 174.5 inches long, 69.8 inches wide and 55.6 inches tall.
230i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
69.8 in
Width
69.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
174.5 in
Length
174.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

230i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.24 %
BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17)

General

230i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
F23
Generation
F23
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
218d 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
230i Cabrio
249 hp
148 hp
218d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
218d Cabrio

Performance

230i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

218d Cabrio

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14.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.76 lb/hp
230i Cabrio
14.3 lb/hp
23.76 lb/hp
218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

230i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
230i Cabrio
36 mpg
55 mpg
218d Cabrio
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
751 mi
230i Cabrio
497 mi
751 mi
218d 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).
88.5 kWh
230i Cabrio
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
218d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

230i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data