Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220ivsBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)

220i

156 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2021-present
VS

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

218d

150 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d

  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,410 kg
    3,109 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    106 hp/t
    79 kW/t
    9.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Largest trunk
    468 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
88.2s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
40.1s
Calculated
54.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,386mm173in
4,342mm171in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,576mm62in
1,555mm61in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
171mm7in
165mm6in
Trunk volume
415L
468L
Max trunk volume
1,405L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
51L
CO2 emissions-
114g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i4,700-6,500 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.1 s
54.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
156 hp
116 kW
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
150 hp
112 kW

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220i has 6 hp more than BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
1,410 kg
3,109 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
221 km/h
137 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i8.1 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220i and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220i: 2.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
692 km
430 mi
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
1,186 km
737 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
156 hp
116 kW
8.1 s
221 km/h
137 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 in
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,555 mm
61.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.1 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.9 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,555 mm
61.2 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
-
114 g/km
Trunk score
415 L
14.7 cu ft
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 494 km (307 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 53 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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