The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)

€ 51,400
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) M235i Cabrio
€ 46,600
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18) 225d Cabrio
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

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
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)
105.9
174.5
175.4 in
Length
174.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

M235i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.35 %
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)

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
8-speed automatic 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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

225d Cabrio

 REPLAY
11.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
M235i Cabrio
11.61 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
225d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M235i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
M235i Cabrio
30 mpg
48 mpg
225d Cabrio
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
659 mi
M235i Cabrio
409 mi
659 mi
225d 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).
100.7 kWh
M235i Cabrio
149.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
225d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M235i Cabrio
225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data