The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 42,800
€ 39,800
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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
69.8
78.1
55.6
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
105.9
174.5
105.9
174.5
174.5 in
Length
174.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
230i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.82 %
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
127 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
230i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
218d Cabrio
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14.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
230i Cabrio
14.57 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
230i Cabrio
218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
230i Cabrio
39 mpg
57 mpg
218d Cabrio
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
539 mi
Range
788 mi
230i Cabrio
539 mi
788 mi
218d 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).
84.3 kWh
230i Cabrio
113.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
218d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 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
