2010 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive vs. 2010 BMW 125 i Coupe

To start off, both 2010 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive and 2010 BMW 125 i Coupe were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125 i Coupe. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125 i Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 i Coupe weights approximately 6 kg more than 2010 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive.

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, 2010 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125 i Coupe. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125 i Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

2010 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive 2010 BMW 125 i Coupe
Make BMW BMW
Model 125 125
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 2497 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 216 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 6700 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 238 km/hour 245 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.8 seconds 6.4 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 1326 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1420 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 5.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 53 L


 

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