The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 53,200
€ 32,700
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 118d Cabrio.
M235i Cabrio
118d 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
118d Cabrio
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.18 %
General
M235i Cabrio
118d Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M235i Cabrio
118d 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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
M235i Cabrio
322 hp
141 hp
118d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
118d Cabrio
Performance
M235i Cabrio
118d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M235i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
118d Cabrio
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11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
M235i Cabrio
11.95 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M235i Cabrio
118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
49 mpg
118d Cabrio
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
390 mi
Range
661 mi
M235i Cabrio
390 mi
661 mi
118d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
98.8 kWh
M235i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
118d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M235i Cabrio
118d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
