BMW 1 Series Cabriolet (2010 – 2013) vs Ford Mustang Convertible (2009 – 2013): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 325 hp against 315 hp. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 185 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,420 kg against 1,603 kg. At 4,778 mm, the Ford Mustang Convertible is 417 mm longer than the BMW 1 Series Cabriolet.
| Specification |
BMW
1 Series Cabriolet
2010 – 2013
|
Ford
Mustang Convertible
2009 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2013 | 2009 – 2013 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 16 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 325 hp | 213 – 319 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 430 Nm | 325 – 434 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 – 9.6 s | 5.4 – 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 249 km/h | 183 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 11.8 L/100 km | 10.7 – 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,361 mm | 4,778 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,877 mm |
| Height | 1,392 – 1,422 mm | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,420 – 1,680 kg | 1,603 – 1,633 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.