The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)

€ 51,400
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) M235i Cabrio
€ 39,600
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) 228i Cabrio
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

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
228i Cabrio
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
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 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
175.4 in
Length
174.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

M235i Cabrio
228i Cabrio
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5 %
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)

General

M235i Cabrio
228i 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

M235i Cabrio
228i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
M235i Cabrio
322 hp
242 hp
228i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
228i Cabrio

Performance

M235i Cabrio
228i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

228i Cabrio

 REPLAY
11.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
M235i Cabrio
11.61 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
228i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M235i Cabrio
228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
M235i Cabrio
30 mpg
35 mpg
228i Cabrio
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
475 mi
M235i Cabrio
409 mi
475 mi
228i 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).
128.7 kWh
M235i Cabrio
149.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
228i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M235i Cabrio
228i 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