The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 51,400
€ 37,000
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 120d Cabrio.
M235i Cabrio
120d 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
120d Cabrio
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.18 %
General
M235i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M235i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
M235i Cabrio
322 hp
175 hp
120d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d Cabrio
Performance
M235i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
M235i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d Cabrio
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11.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
M235i Cabrio
11.61 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M235i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
M235i Cabrio
30 mpg
43 mpg
120d Cabrio
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
409 mi
Range
576 mi
M235i Cabrio
409 mi
576 mi
120d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
113.1 kWh
M235i Cabrio
149.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
120d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M235i Cabrio
120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
