Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218ivsBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220i

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

218i

156 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-present
VS

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)

220i

156 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    415 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    105 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    732 km
    455 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
Power
156hp116kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
98.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
88.2s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
42.0s
Calculated
40.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
732km455mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,537mm179in
4,386mm173in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,576mm62in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
171mm7in
Trunk volume
390L
415L
Max trunk volume-
1,405L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i4,700-6,500 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.0 s
40.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
156 hp
116 kW
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
156 hp
116 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
1,520 kg
3,351 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 Coupe (G42)218i
224 km/h
139 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
221 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i8.7 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i: 0.6 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 Coupe (G42)218i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 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 Coupe (G42)218i
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
732 km
455 mi
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
692 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
156 hp
116 kW
8.7 s
224 km/h
139 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
156 hp
116 kW
8.1 s
221 km/h
137 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 Coupe (G42)218i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 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 Coupe (G42)218i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 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 Coupe (G42)218i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.7 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.1 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 Coupe (G42)218i
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)220i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 in
Range score
732 km
455 mi
692 km
430 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 Coupe (G42) 218iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220i
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 220i

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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