The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 53,200
€ 39,900
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 125i Cabrio.
M235i Cabrio
125i 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
125i Cabrio
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.46 %
General
M235i Cabrio
125i Cabrio
F23
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M235i Cabrio
125i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
M235i Cabrio
322 hp
215 hp
125i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
125i Cabrio
Performance
M235i Cabrio
125i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M235i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
125i Cabrio
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11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
M235i Cabrio
11.95 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M235i Cabrio
125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
28 mpg
125i Cabrio
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
390 mi
Range
397 mi
M235i Cabrio
390 mi
397 mi
125i 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).
157.2 kWh
M235i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
125i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M235i Cabrio
125i 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
