Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218ivsBMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d

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

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)

218i

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2021-present
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)

218d

150 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2016-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    98 hp/t
    73 kW/t
    10.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    981 km
    609 mi
  • Largest trunk
    645 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218iBMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
Power
136hp101kW
150hp112kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
94.2s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
90.5s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.0s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
50.8s
Calculated
69.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
93hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
156Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
981km609mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,386mm173in
4,556mm179in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,576mm62in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
171mm7in
165mm6in
Trunk volume
470L
645L
Max trunk volume
1,455L
1,905L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
51L
CO2 emissions-
136g/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) 218iBMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218iBMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.0 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
50.8 s
69.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
87 mph
138 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)218i
136 hp
101 kW
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
150 hp
112 kW

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d has 14 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 Gran Tourer (F46) 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)218i
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
330 Nm
243 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)218i
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
1,530 kg
3,373 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)218i
214 km/h
133 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
205 km/h
127 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)218i9.0 s
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 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 Active Tourer (U06)218i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i: 1.6 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)218i
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 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)218i
662 km
411 mi
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
981 km
609 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
136 hp
101 kW
9.0 s
214 km/h
133 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
205 km/h
127 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)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
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 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)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
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 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)218i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
9.0 s
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.9 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)218i
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218iBMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)218d
Power
136 hp
101 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.0 s
8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Range score
662 km
411 mi
981 km
609 mi
CO2 score
-
136 g/km
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218iBMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 218d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 319 km (198 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 175 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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