Car comparison

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125ivsBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

125i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011
VS

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

125i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2011

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Power
218hp163kW
218hp163kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
88.3s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
654km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance
147mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
370L
260L
Max trunk volume-
305L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
53L
53L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125iBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125iPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6,100 rpm2,500-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i6,100 rpm2,500-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
29.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
218 hp
163 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
1,510 kg
3,329 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
245 km/h
152 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6.4 s
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
671 km
417 mi
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
654 km
407 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW
6.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
238 km/h
148 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
654 km
407 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125iBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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