Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223ivsBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

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

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)

223i

204 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2021-present
VS

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

225i

231 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    785 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    468 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
204hp152kW
231hp172kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
84.2s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
785km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu 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
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,558mm61in
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-
152g/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) 223iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i5,000-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i5,000 rpm1,250 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
25.5 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
204 hp
152 kW
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i has 27 hp more than BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
350 Nm
258 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)223i
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
1,510 kg
3,329 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)223i
241 km/h
150 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i: 0.7 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)223i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (U06)223i
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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)223i
682 km
424 mi
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
785 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
204 hp
152 kW
7.0 s
241 km/h
150 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW
6.3 s
237 km/h
147 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)223i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 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)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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)223i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (U06)223i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.0 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.3 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)223i
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
682 km
424 mi
785 km
488 mi
CO2 score
-
152 g/km
Trunk score
415 L
14.7 cu ft
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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) 223iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 103 km (64 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 53 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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