Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218ivsBMW X1 (U11) 20d

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 X1 (U11)

20d

150 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2022-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X1 (U11) 20d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    105 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218iBMWX1 (U11)20d
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
98.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
97.7s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
42.0s
Calculated
58.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
89hp/t66kW/t40hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
732km455mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,537mm179in
4,500mm177in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,642mm65in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,592mm63in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,593mm63in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
205mm8in
Trunk volume
390L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,545L
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 X1 (U11) 20dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (U11) 20d: 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218iBMWX1 (U11)20d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.0 s
58.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
139 km/h
86 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
150 hp
112 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i has 6 hp more than BMW X1 (U11) 20d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (U11) 20d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i: 6 hp (4 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
360 Nm
266 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
1,690 kg
3,726 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
210 km/h
130 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d8.6 s

Although BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i has more power, BMW X1 (U11) 20d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (U11) 20d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 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 Coupe (G42)218i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMWX1 (U11)20d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (U11) 20d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 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 Coupe (G42)218i
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
BMWX1 (U11)20d
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.3 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
833 km
518 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
210 km/h
130 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

BMW X1 (U11) 20d 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.6 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
BMWX1 (U11)20d
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.3 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218iBMWX1 (U11)20d
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 in
Range score
732 km
455 mi
833 km
518 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.3 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 X1 (U11) 20d
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW X1 (U11) 20d

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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