The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 216i Active Tourer (15 - 18) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer (18 - ..)
€ 27,400

€ 30,800

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the 216i Active Tourer is 8.9 inches shorter and 2.1 inches lower.
216i Active Tourer
218i Gran Tourer
61.2
70.9
80.2
63.3
70.9
80.2
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
61.2 in
Height
63.3 in
105.1
170.9
109.4
179.8
170.9 in
Length
179.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
216i Active Tourer
218i Gran Tourer
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.34 %

General
216i Active Tourer
218i Gran Tourer
F45
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
216i Active Tourer
218i Gran Tourer
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
216i Active Tourer
101 hp
138 hp
218i Gran Tourer
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
216i Active Tourer
133 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
218i Gran Tourer
Performance
216i Active Tourer
218i Gran Tourer
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

216i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

218i Gran Tourer
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30.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
216i Active Tourer
30.89 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
216i Active Tourer
218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
216i Active Tourer
44 mpg
42 mpg
218i Gran Tourer
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
587 mi
Range
566 mi
216i Active Tourer
587 mi
566 mi
218i Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
102.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
106.1 kWh
216i Active Tourer
102.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
218i Gran Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
216i Active Tourer
218i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft











42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft