The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 42,800
€ 34,500
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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
120d 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
120d Cabrio
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.94 %
General
230i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
230i Cabrio
120d 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
230i Cabrio
249 hp
175 hp
120d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d Cabrio
Performance
230i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
230i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
120d Cabrio
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14.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
230i Cabrio
14.57 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
230i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
230i Cabrio
39 mpg
47 mpg
120d Cabrio
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
539 mi
Range
634 mi
230i Cabrio
539 mi
634 mi
120d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
102.8 kWh
230i Cabrio
113.6 kWh
102.8 kWh
120d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
230i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
