The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 49,100
€ 43,300
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the M235i Cabrio is 0.9 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
M235i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
55.2
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
55.2 in
Height
55.6 in
105.9
175.4
105.9
174.5
175.4 in
Length
174.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M235i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.49 %
General
M235i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
F23
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M235i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
M235i Cabrio
322 hp
221 hp
225d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
225d Cabrio
Performance
M235i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
M235i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
225d Cabrio
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11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
M235i Cabrio
11.47 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M235i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
51 mpg
M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
51 mpg
225d Cabrio
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
380 mi
Range
702 mi
M235i Cabrio
380 mi
702 mi
225d 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).
94.6 kWh
M235i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
225d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M235i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
