Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218vsBMW 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 Gran Coupe (F74)

218

156 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2024-present
VS

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

218d

150 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d

  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,410 kg
    3,109 lb
  • 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 overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
100.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
38.5s
Calculated
54.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg 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
16.2s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
162Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
778km483mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,546mm179in
4,342mm171in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,555mm61in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,561mm61in
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
165mm6in
Trunk volume
430L
468L
Max trunk volume-
1,510L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
49L
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 Gran Coupe (F74) 218BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)2184,900-6,500 rpm1,500-4,600 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.5 s
54.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
156 hp
116 kW
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
150 hp
112 kW

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218 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 Gran Coupe (F74) 218: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
230 Nm
170 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
1,420 kg
3,131 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
230 km/h
143 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 Gran Coupe (F74)2188.6 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218 and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d: 0.3 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 Gran Coupe (F74) 218: 2.0 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
778 km
483 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
156 hp
116 kW
8.6 s
230 km/h
143 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 Gran Coupe (F74) 218 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.6 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
778 km
483 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
-
114 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 408 km (254 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 38 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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