2009 BMW 125 i Convertible Sport vs. 2009 BMW 125 i Cabriolet Automatic
To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 i Convertible Sport and 2009 BMW 125 i Cabriolet Automatic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 BMW 125 i Convertible Sport and 2009 BMW 125 i Cabriolet Automatic are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 215 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 i Cabriolet Automatic weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 BMW 125 i Convertible Sport.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 271 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 BMW 125 i Cabriolet Automatic has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 i Convertible Sport has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 i Convertible Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 125 i Cabriolet Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 i Convertible Sport | 2009 BMW 125 i Cabriolet Automatic | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 125 | 125 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |
