The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11)
€ 42,800
€ 44,900
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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
69.8
78.1
54.8
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
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
135i Cabrio
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.2 %
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
230i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
135i Cabrio
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14.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.16 lb/hp
230i Cabrio
14.57 lb/hp
12.16 lb/hp
135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
230i Cabrio
135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
27 mpg
230i Cabrio
39 mpg
27 mpg
135i Cabrio
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
539 mi
Range
383 mi
230i Cabrio
539 mi
383 mi
135i 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).
162.9 kWh
230i Cabrio
113.6 kWh
162.9 kWh
135i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 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
