The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 49,100
€ 30,000
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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. The M235i Cabrio is 3.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 118i Cabrio.
M235i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
55.2
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
55.2 in
Height
55.6 in
105.9
175.4
104.7
171.7
175.4 in
Length
171.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M235i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.75 %
General
M235i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M235i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
M235i Cabrio
322 hp
141 hp
118i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
118i Cabrio
Performance
M235i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
M235i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
118i Cabrio
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11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
M235i Cabrio
11.47 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M235i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
36 mpg
118i Cabrio
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
380 mi
Range
506 mi
M235i Cabrio
380 mi
506 mi
118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
M235i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
118i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M235i Cabrio
118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
