Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225ivsBMW X5 (F15) 25d

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2014-2018
VS

BMW X5 (F15)

25d

231 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2015-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

BMW X5 (F15) 25d

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    141 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,574 km
    978 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iBMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
231hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,710kg5,975lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
107.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
25.5s
Calculated
45.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
1,574km978mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
4,886mm192in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,938mm76in
Height
1,555mm61in
1,762mm69in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance
165mm6in
209mm8in
Trunk volume
468L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,870L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
85L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
141g/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 X5 (F15) 25dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (F15) 25d: 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iBMWX5 (F15)25d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.5 s
45.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
143 km/h
89 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
231 hp
172 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
500 Nm
369 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
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
BMWX5 (F15)25d
1,995 kg
4,398 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
237 km/h
147 mph
BMWX5 (F15)25d
220 km/h
137 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)225i6.3 s
BMWX5 (F15)25d7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and BMW X5 (F15) 25d: 1.4 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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)25d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (F15) 25d and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: 1.1 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 (F45)225i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMWX5 (F15)25d
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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
785 km
488 mi
BMWX5 (F15)25d
1,574 km
978 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
6.3 s
237 km/h
147 mph
BMWX5 (F15)25d
231 hp
172 kW
7.7 s
220 km/h
137 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/h6.3 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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,886 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 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/h6.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMWX5 (F15)25d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.7 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)25d
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iBMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,886 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 in
Range score
785 km
488 mi
1,574 km
978 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
141 g/km
Trunk score
468 L
16.5 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225iBMW X5 (F15) 25d
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Is 485 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X5 (F15) 25d

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 789 km (491 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 182 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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