2011 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive vs. 2011 BMW 125 i Coupe Steptronic
To start off, both 2011 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive and 2011 BMW 125 i Coupe Steptronic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125 i Coupe Steptronic. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125 i Coupe Steptronic.
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, 2011 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125 i Coupe Steptronic. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125 i Coupe Steptronic. 2011 BMW 125 i Coupe Steptronic has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 125 i Coupe Steptronic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 125 i Convertible Exclusive | 2011 BMW 125 i Coupe Steptronic | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 125 | 125 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| 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 | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1320 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 | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |
