BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)
Car comparison
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218dvsBMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.9 s
- Fastest top speed210 km/h130 mph
- Most powerful150 hp112 kW
- Highest torque330 Nm243 lb-ft
- Lightest1,410 kg3,109 lb
- Best power-to-weight106 hp/t79 kW/t9.4 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption4.9 L/100 km48.0 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.0 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions114 g/km
- Best estimated range1,186 km737 mi
- Best performance score44/100
- Best economy score95/100
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d
- Largest trunk645 L
- Best overall score59/100
- Best practicality score93/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d | BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 330Nm243lb-ft | 330Nm243lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,410kg3,109lb | 1,530kg3,373lb |
| Gross weight | 1,955kg4,310lb | 2,175kg4,795lb |
| Top speed | 210 km/h 130 mph | 205 km/h 127 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 88.7s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph Calculated | 91.1s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9s | 8.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 54.6s Calculated | 70.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.4s Calculated | 8.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK | 4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 16.5s Calculated | 16.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb Calculated | 98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton Calculated | 216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,186km737mi Calculated | 981km609mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,995cc122cu in | 1,995cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,342mm171in | 4,556mm179in |
| Width | 1,800mm71in | 1,800mm71in |
| Height | 1,555mm61in | 1,608mm63in |
| Wheelbase | 2,670mm105in | 2,780mm109in |
| Front track | 1,561mm61in | 1,561mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,562mm61in | 1,562mm61in |
| Ground clearance | 165mm6in | 165mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 468L | 645L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,510L | 1,905L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 51L | 51L |
| CO2 emissions | 114g/km | 136g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d: Power / Torque
- BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d | 4,000 rpm | 1,750 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,750 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d | BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.4 s | 8.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.9 s | 8.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 54.6 s | 70.3 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h 130 mph | 205 km/h 127 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.1 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.7 s | 10.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.9 s | 13.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.5 s | 16.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 140 km/h 87 mph | 138 km/h 86 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d | 150 hp 112 kW |
| BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d | 150 hp 112 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d | 330 Nm 243 lb-ft |
| BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d | 330 Nm 243 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d | 1,410 kg 3,109 lb |
| BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d | 1,530 kg 3,373 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d | 210 km/h 130 mph |
| BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d | 205 km/h 127 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d | 8.9 s |
| BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d | 8.9 s |
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d | 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK |
| BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d | 5.2 L/100 km 45.2 mpg US 54.3 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d and BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d: 0.9 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d | 106 hp/t 79 kW/t 9.4 kg/hp |
| BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d | 98 hp/t 73 kW/t 10.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d | 1,186 km 737 mi |
| BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d | 981 km 609 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.9 s | 210 km/h 130 mph |
| BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.9 s | 205 km/h 127 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d |
| 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d |
| 5.2 L/100 km 45.2 mpg US 54.3 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d | 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK | 8.9 s |
| BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d | 5.2 L/100 km 45.2 mpg US 54.3 mpg UK | 8.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d | 98 hp/t 73 kW/t 10.2 kg/hp | 5.2 L/100 km 45.2 mpg US 54.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d | BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 330 Nm 243 lb-ft | 330 Nm 243 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.9 s | 8.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 210 km/h 130 mph | 205 km/h 127 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,410 kg 3,109 lb | 1,530 kg 3,373 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK | 5.2 L/100 km 45.2 mpg US 54.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,186 km 737 mi | 981 km 609 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 114 g/km | 136 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 468 L 16.5 cu ft | 645 L 22.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 106 hp/t 79 kW/t 9.4 kg/hp | 98 hp/t 73 kW/t 10.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d | BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d |
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| Consumption | 4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK | 5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 7.52 LC100 km | 9.10 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 12.11 LC100 mi | 14.65 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 645 L170 US gal142 UK gal | 780 L206 US gal172 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,129 LC/year | 1,365 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d
- Is 120 kg lighter
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 205 km (128 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 22 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Smallest trunk
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d
- Has 177 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Highest CO2 emissions
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