The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) vs. BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 46,800
€ 39,100
€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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
125i 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
125i Cabrio
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.12 %
General
230i Cabrio
125i 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 automatic transmission
Engine
230i Cabrio
125i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
230i Cabrio
249 hp
215 hp
125i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
125i Cabrio
Performance
230i Cabrio
125i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
230i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
125i Cabrio
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
230i Cabrio
14.61 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
230i Cabrio
125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
230i Cabrio
37 mpg
29 mpg
125i Cabrio
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
513 mi
Range
406 mi
230i Cabrio
513 mi
406 mi
125i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
153.5 kWh
230i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
125i Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
230i Cabrio
125i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
