BMW 1 Series E88 Convertible (2008-2011)

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Product Overview

BMW 1 Series Convertible E88 is a compact convertible in production from 2008 to 2011, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.0 liters.
Based on the E81/E87 1 Series, the E88 shares much of the design elements with the E82 1 Series Coupe. Like other hatchback-based convertibles, the E88 is rather awkward-looking with the top up, while its short profile also lacks elegance with the top down.
While the E82 1 Series offered rather good handling, the E88 is weaker in this regard.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 57% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Available with the N52 engine
  • Overall good transmissions
Cons
  • A bit awkward looking
  • Horrible N54 engine

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Specifications

118d118d AT118i118i AT120d120d AT120i120i AT123d123d AT125i125i AT135i135i AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 305 L / 10.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity7.2 L / 7.6 qt7.4 L / 7.8 qt7.2 L / 7.6 qt7.8 L / 8.2 qt7.2 L / 7.6 qt7.4 L / 7.8 qt7.2 L / 7.6 qt7.8 L / 8.2 qt7.2 L / 7.6 qt7.4 L / 7.8 qt8.2 L / 8.7 qt8.4 L / 8.9 qt8.2 L / 8.7 qt8.4 L / 8.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity5.2 L / 5.5 qt5.2 L / 5.5 qt4.2 L / 4.5 qt4.2 L / 4.5 qt5.2 L / 5.5 qt5.2 L / 5.5 qt4.2 L / 4.5 qt4.2 L / 4.5 qt5.2 L / 5.5 qt5.2 L / 5.5 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity51.0 L / 13.5 gal51.0 L / 13.5 gal53.0 L / 14.0 gal53.0 L / 14.0 gal51.0 L / 13.5 gal51.0 L / 13.5 gal53.0 L / 14.0 gal53.0 L / 14.0 gal51.0 L / 13.5 gal51.0 L / 13.5 gal53.0 L / 14.0 gal53.0 L / 14.0 gal53.0 L / 14.0 gal53.0 L / 14.0 gal
Passengers4
Payload440 kg / 970 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontDiscVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size195/55 R16 87H195/55 R16 87H195/55 R16 87 H195/55 R16 87 H205/55 R16 91 V205/55 R16 91 V205/55 R16 91 V205/55 R16 91 V205/50 R17 89W205/50 R17 89W205/50 R17 89 W205/50 R17 89 W205/50 R17 89 W, 225/45 R17 91 W205/50 R17 89 W, 225/45 R17 91 W
Turning Circle10.7 m / 35.1 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height1423 mm / 56.0 in1423 mm / 56.0 in1411 mm / 55.6 in1411 mm / 55.6 in1411 mm / 55.6 in1411 mm / 55.6 in1411 mm / 55.6 in1411 mm / 55.6 in1423 mm / 56.0 in1423 mm / 56.0 in1411 mm / 55.6 in1411 mm / 55.6 in1411 mm / 55.6 in1411 mm / 55.6 in
Size | Length4360 mm / 171.7 in
Size | Width1748 mm / 68.8 in
Track Width | Front1484.0 mm / 58.4 in1484.0 mm / 58.4 in1484.0 mm / 58.4 in1484.0 mm / 58.4 in1480.0 mm / 58.3 in1480.0 mm / 58.3 in1480.0 mm / 58.3 in1480.0 mm / 58.3 in1474.0 mm / 58.0 in1474.0 mm / 58.0 in1474.0 mm / 58.0 in1474.0 mm / 58.0 in1474.0 mm / 58.0 in1474.0 mm / 58.0 in
Track Width | Rear1517.0 mm / 59.7 in1517.0 mm / 59.7 in1517.0 mm / 59.7 in1517.0 mm / 59.7 in1513.0 mm / 59.6 in1513.0 mm / 59.6 in1513.0 mm / 59.6 in1513.0 mm / 59.6 in1507.0 mm / 59.3 in1507.0 mm / 59.3 in1507.0 mm / 59.3 in1507.0 mm / 59.3 in1507.0 mm / 59.3 in1507.0 mm / 59.3 in
Weight1475.0 kg / 3251.8 lbs1500.0 kg / 3306.9 lbs1405.0 kg / 3097.5 lbs1430.0 kg / 3152.6 lbs1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs1520.0 kg / 3351.0 lbs1430.0 kg / 3152.6 lbs1460.0 kg / 3218.7 lbs1540.0 kg / 3395.1 lbs1540.0 kg / 3395.1 lbs1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs1540.0 kg / 3395.1 lbs1600.0 kg / 3527.4 lbs1610.0 kg / 3549.4 lbs
Wheel Size6.5J x 166.5J x 166.5J x 166.5J x 167J x 167J x 167J x 167J x 167J x 177J x 177J x 177J x 177J x 17, 7.5J x 177J x 17, 7.5J x 17
Wheelbase2660 mm / 104.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h9.5 sec9.6 sec9.3 sec10.1 sec8.1 sec8.2 sec8.4 sec9.0 sec7.5 sec7.6 sec6.8 sec7.4 sec5.6 sec5.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.0 sec9.1 sec8.8 sec9.6 sec7.7 sec7.8 sec8.0 sec8.6 sec7.1 sec7.2 sec6.5 sec7.0 sec5.3 sec5.4 sec
CO2 Emission129 g/km152 g/km149 g/km158 g/km134 g/km148 g/km158 g/km163 g/km144 g/km154 g/km195 g/km195 g/km224 g/km225 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.320.320.320.320.320.320.320.320.320.320.330.330.340.34
Fuel Economy4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (urban) | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (highway)5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (combined) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (urban) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (highway)6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway)5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (combined) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway)5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (urban) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (highway)6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (combined) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway)5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (combined) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway)8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway)9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway)9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 13.5 L/100km / 17.4 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed208.0 km/h / 129.2 mph208.0 km/h / 129.2 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph208.0 km/h / 129.2 mph222.0 km/h / 137.9 mph220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph218.0 km/h / 135.5 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph238.0 km/h / 147.9 mph236.0 km/h / 146.6 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity690 kg / 1521 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)690 kg / 1521 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)670 kg / 1477 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)670 kg / 1477 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)720 kg / 1587 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)720 kg / 1587 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)680 kg / 1499 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)680 kg / 1499 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)740 kg / 1631 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)740 kg / 1631 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)700 kg / 1543 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)700 kg / 1543 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5Euro 5Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 5Euro 5Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4
EngineN47D20CN47D20CN43B20AN43B20AN47D20CN47D20CN43B20AN43B20AN47D20DN47D20DN52B30AN52B30AN55B30AN55B30A
Engine | Bore84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio16.5:116.5:112.0:112.0:116.0:116.0:112.0:112.0:116.5:116.5:110.7:110.7:110.2:110.2:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc
Engine | Power143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 4000 rpm143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 4000 rpm143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 6000 rpm143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 6000 rpm177.0 hp / 132.0 kW @ 4000 rpm177.0 hp / 132.0 kW @ 4000 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 6700 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 6700 rpm204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 4400 rpm204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 4400 rpm218.0 hp / 162.6 kW @ 6100 rpm218.0 hp / 162.6 kW @ 6100 rpm306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 5800 rpm306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output71.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in71.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in71.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in71.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in88.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in88.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in85.2 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in85.2 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in102.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in102.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in72.8 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in72.8 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in102.7 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in102.7 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in89.6 mm / 3.5 in89.6 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 2000-2250 rpm400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 2000-2250 rpm270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 2500-4250 rpm270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 2500-4250 rpm400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1300-5000 rpm400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1300-5000 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTwin-scroll turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTwin-scroll turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2009 ~ 20112009 ~ 20112008 ~ 20112008 ~ 20112008 ~ 20112008 ~ 20112008 ~ 20112008 ~ 20112009 ~ 20112009 ~ 20112008 ~ 20112008 ~ 20112008 ~ 20112008 ~ 2011

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