Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220ivsBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i

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

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

220i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)

218i

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2021-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    290 Nm
    214 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    800 km
    497 mi
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
Power
184hp137kW
136hp101kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
96.1s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
94.9s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
35.0s
Calculated
51.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
93hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
156Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
800km497mi
Calculated
662km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,386mm173in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,576mm62in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
171mm7in
Trunk volume
280L
470L
Max trunk volume
335L
1,455L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
45L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i5,000 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.0 s
51.0 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
184 hp
137 kW
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
136 hp
101 kW

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i has 48 hp more than BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
1,470 kg
3,241 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 Convertible (F23)220i
231 km/h
144 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i7.5 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i9.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i: 1.5 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 Convertible (F23)220i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 Convertible (F23)220i
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
800 km
497 mi
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
662 km
411 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
231 km/h
144 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
136 hp
101 kW
9.0 s
214 km/h
133 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 Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 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

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 Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i 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 Convertible (F23)220i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
9.0 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 Convertible (F23)220i
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
9.0 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
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
Range score
800 km
497 mi
662 km
411 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
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Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 190 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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