Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220dvsBMW 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 Gran Tourer (F46)

220d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2015-2018
VS

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)

218i

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2021-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,196 km
    743 mi
  • Largest trunk
    645 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220dBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
Power
190hp142kW
136hp101kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
84.9s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
94.2s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
40.8s
Calculated
50.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
93hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
156Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,196km743mi
Calculated
662km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,556mm179in
4,386mm173in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,576mm62in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
165mm6in
171mm7in
Trunk volume
645L
470L
Max trunk volume
1,905L
1,455L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
45L
CO2 emissions
133g/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 Gran Tourer (F46) 220dBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220d: 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 Tourer (F46)220d4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 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 Gran Tourer (F46)220dBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.8 s
50.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 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 Tourer (F46)220d
190 hp
142 kW
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
136 hp
101 kW

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220d has 54 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) 220d: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220d
400 Nm
295 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 Tourer (F46)220d
1,565 kg
3,450 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 Tourer (F46)220d
218 km/h
135 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 Tourer (F46)220d7.6 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i9.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220d and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i: 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 Gran Tourer (F46)220d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 Tourer (F46) 220d and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i: 1.7 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 Tourer (F46)220d
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 Tourer (F46)220d
1,196 km
743 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 Tourer (F46)220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
218 km/h
135 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 Tourer (F46)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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
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 Tourer (F46)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 Tourer (F46) 220d 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 Tourer (F46)220d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.6 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 Tourer (F46)220d
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 Tourer (F46)220dBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
9.0 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,196 km
743 mi
662 km
411 mi
CO2 score
133 g/km
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Trunk score
645 L
22.8 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 Tourer (F46) 220dBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220d

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 534 km (332 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 175 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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