Car comparison

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

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

New comparison

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)

218i

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024
VS

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)

218i

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2021-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i

  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    136 hp
    101 kW
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    99 hp/t
    74 kW/t
    10.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    792 km
    492 mi
  • Best performance score
    41/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
Power
136hp101kW
136hp101kW
Torque
220Nm162lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,905kg4,200lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
95.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
94.9s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.1s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
50.3s
Calculated
51.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.6s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.6s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
93hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
160Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
156Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
792km492mi
Calculated
662km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,386mm173in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,576mm62in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
171mm7in
Trunk volume
430L
470L
Max trunk volume-
1,455L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
42L
45L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i4,500-6,500 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,750 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.6 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.1 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
50.3 s
51.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.0 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.6 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
86 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
220 Nm
162 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218i
1,375 kg
3,031 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218i
215 km/h
134 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218i9.1 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i9.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i: 0.1 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218i
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i: 1.5 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218i
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218i
792 km
492 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218i
136 hp
101 kW
9.1 s
215 km/h
134 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 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
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 Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 Gran Coupe (F44) 218i 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218i
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
9.1 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218i
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 Gran Coupe (F44)218iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.1 s
9.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
792 km
492 mi
662 km
411 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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 Gran Coupe (F44) 218iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

218i
218i
VS
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218ivsBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
218i
218d
VS
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218ivsBMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
218i
218d
VS
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218ivsBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218d
218i
218d
VS
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218ivsBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
218i
218d
VS
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218ivsBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
218i
218i
VS
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218ivsBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
218i
218d
VS
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218ivsBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
218i
220i
VS
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218ivsBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
218i
418d
VS
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218ivsBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017418d
218i
1.5 TSI ACT
VS
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218ivsVolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
218i
420i
VS
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218ivsBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
218i
2.0 TDCi
VS
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218ivsFordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i - car comparison - FastVsFaster