Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218dvsBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i

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

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)

218d

150 hp1995 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2021-present
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)

218i

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    849 km
    528 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218dBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Power
150hp112kW
136hp101kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
96.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
96.5s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
44.8s
Calculated
50.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
849km528mi
Calculated
712km442mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,386mm173in
4,526mm178in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,576mm62in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,565mm62in
Ground clearance
171mm7in
152mm6in
Trunk volume
470L
430L
Max trunk volume
1,455L
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Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
42L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218dBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d3,750-4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i4,500-6,500 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218dBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
44.8 s
50.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
150 hp
112 kW
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
136 hp
101 kW

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d has 14 hp more than BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
220 Nm
162 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)218d
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
1,350 kg
2,976 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)218d
220 km/h
137 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
215 km/h
134 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 (U06)218d8.8 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i9.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i: 0.4 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 (U06)218d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i: 0.6 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 (U06)218d
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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)218d
849 km
528 mi
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
712 km
442 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
220 km/h
137 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
136 hp
101 kW
9.2 s
215 km/h
134 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)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 in
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,526 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.8 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
9.2 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)218d
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218dBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Power
150 hp
112 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
9.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,526 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
849 km
528 mi
712 km
442 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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 (U06) 218dBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 137 km (85 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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