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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i · Stage 3vsBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i · Stage 2vsBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i · Stage 1vsBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i

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

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

228i (Stage 3)

367 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

228i (Stage 2)

318 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

228i (Stage 1)

289 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

228i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 3) 367 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    286 km/h
    178 mph
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,555 kg
    3,428 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    776 km
    482 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 3)367 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 2)318 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 1)289 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i245 hp
Power
367hp274kW+122 hp
318hp238kW+73 hp
289hp216kW+44 hp
245hp183kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,555kg3,428lb
1,555kg3,428lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,995kg4,398lb
1,995kg4,398lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
+26 km/h
272 km/h
169 mph
+12 km/h
263 km/h
163 mph
+3 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.9s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph-19.5 s
Calculated
74.8s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph-14.5 s
Calculated
78.1s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-11.3 s
Calculated
89.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.3 s
5.1s-0.9 s
5.4s-0.6 s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
15.1s-7.6 s
Calculated
17.6s-5.0 s
Calculated
19.7s-3.0 s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s-1.4 s
Calculated
13.2s-0.9 s
Calculated
13.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
776km482mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,432mm174in
4,432mm174in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,774mm70in
1,774mm70in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,413mm56in
1,413mm56in
1,413mm56in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,690mm106in
2,690mm106in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,521mm60in
1,521mm60in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
280L
280L
280L
280L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
52L
52L
52L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
157g/km
157g/km
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 3) 367 hpBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 2) 318 hpBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 1) 289 hpBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i 245 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 3) 367 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 2) 318 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 1) 289 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i 245 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 3)367 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 2)318 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 1)289 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i245 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 3)367 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 2)318 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 1)289 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i245 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
17.6 s
19.7 s
22.6 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.6 s
8.9 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
13.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
115 mph
176 km/h
109 mph
170 km/h
106 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 3) 367 hp has 122 hp more than BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i 245 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i 245 hp and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 3) 367 hp: 122 hp (91 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 3)367 hp
286 km/h
178 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 2)318 hp
272 km/h
169 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 1)289 hp
263 km/h
163 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i245 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 3) 367 hp and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i 245 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 2) 318 hp and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 1) 289 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 3)367 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 2)318 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 1)289 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i245 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 3)367 hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 2)318 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 1)289 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i245 hp
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 3)367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
4.7 s
286 km/h
178 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 2)318 hp
318 hp
238 kW
5.1 s
272 km/h
169 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 1)289 hp
289 hp
216 kW
5.4 s
263 km/h
163 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 3)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 2)318 hp
Power
318 hp
238 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 1)289 hp
Power
289 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 3)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 2)318 hp
Power
318 hp
238 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 1)289 hp
Power
289 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 3) 367 hp 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 3)367 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 2)318 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.1 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 1)289 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i245 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.0 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 3)367 hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 2)318 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 1)289 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i245 hp
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 3)367 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 2)318 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i (Stage 1)289 hpBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i245 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
318 hp
238 kW
289 hp
216 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Range score
776 km
482 mi
776 km
482 mi
776 km
482 mi
776 km
482 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
157 g/km
157 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 3) 367 hpBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 2) 318 hpBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 1) 289 hpBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i 245 hp
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i (Stage 3) 367 hp

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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