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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218ivsBMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 20i

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 X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021

20i

170 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • 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 performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
156hp116kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
99.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
109.5s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
9.1s
0-200 km/h
42.2s
Calculated
70.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
146Nm/t98lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
732km455mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,597cc97cu in
Length
4,537mm179in
4,708mm185in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
390L
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218iBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i: 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i5,000-5,500 rpm2,000-4,400 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
9.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.2 s
70.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
135 km/h
84 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
170 hp
127 kW

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i has 14 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i: 14 hp (10 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
250 Nm
184 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
1,710 kg
3,770 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
208 km/h
129 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i9.1 s

Although BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i has more power, BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i: 0.4 s.

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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp

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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
170 hp
127 kW
9.1 s
208 km/h
129 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
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
9.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
732 km
455 mi
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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) 218i
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i

  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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