The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)

€ 49,400
BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17) M240i Cabrio
€ 32,500
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) 218i Cabrio
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

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 M240i Cabrio is 0.9 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
M240i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
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 M240i Convertible (16 - 17)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
175.4 in
Length
174.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

M240i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.11 %
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)

General

M240i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
F23
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

M240i 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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
M240i Cabrio
335 hp
134 hp
218i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
M240i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
218i Cabrio

Performance

M240i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

M240i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

218i Cabrio

 REPLAY
11.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.83 lb/hp
M240i Cabrio
11.12 lb/hp
25.83 lb/hp
218i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M240i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
M240i Cabrio
28 mpg
43 mpg
218i Cabrio
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
587 mi
M240i Cabrio
390 mi
587 mi
218i 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).
104.1 kWh
M240i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
218i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M240i Cabrio
218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data