Car comparison

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135ivsFord Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V

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

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BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

135i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2008-2010
VS

Ford Mustang V Convertible

4.6 i V8 24V

304 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2005-2009

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135iFordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V
Power
306hp228kW
304hp227kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
434Nm320lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
564km350mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,601cc281cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,765mm188in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,720mm107in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,600mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
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Trunk volume
260L
275L
Max trunk volume
305L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
53L
61L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135iFord Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: Power / Torque
  • Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V5,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135iFordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
22.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
306 hp
228 kW
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V
304 hp
227 kW

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i has 2 hp more than Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V
434 Nm
320 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V
1,685 kg
3,715 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 Convertible (E88)135i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i5.7 s
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V5.3 s

Although BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i has more power, Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V and BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135i
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V
304 hp
227 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 Convertible (E88)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Convertible (E88)135iFordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V
Power
306 hp
228 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
564 km
350 mi
-
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 135i

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V

  • Has 34 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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