The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 51,400
€ 36,200
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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
218i 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
218i Cabrio
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.89 %
General
M235i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
F23
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M235i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
M235i Cabrio
322 hp
134 hp
218i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
218i Cabrio
Performance
M235i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
M235i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
218i Cabrio
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11.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
M235i Cabrio
11.61 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M235i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
M235i Cabrio
30 mpg
44 mpg
218i Cabrio
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
409 mi
Range
610 mi
M235i Cabrio
409 mi
610 mi
218i 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).
100.4 kWh
M235i Cabrio
149.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
218i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M235i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
