Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225ivsBMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220i

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

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

225i

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2014-2018
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)

220i

192 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iBMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
Power
231hp172kW
192hp143kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
76.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
86.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
Calculated
38.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
850km528mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
4,556mm179in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,555mm61in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
165mm6in
165mm6in
Trunk volume
468L
645L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,905L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
61L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
142g/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) 225iBMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i5,000 rpm1,250 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i5,000 rpm1,250-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iBMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.9 s
38.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
192 hp
143 kW

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i has 39 hp more than BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220i and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: 39 hp (29 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
1,495 kg
3,296 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 (F45)225i
240 km/h
149 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
222 km/h
138 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 (F45)225i6.6 s
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220i: 1.0 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 (F45)225i
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

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 (F45)225i
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
850 km
528 mi
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW
6.6 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
192 hp
143 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 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 (F45)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 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 (F45)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i 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 (F45)225i
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 s
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.6 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 (F45)225i
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iBMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Range score
850 km
528 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
142 g/km
Trunk score
468 L
16.5 cu ft
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 (F45) 225iBMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220i
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 3 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220i

  • Has 150 km (93 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 177 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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