The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18) vs. BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 34,700

€ 40,500

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 218d Active Tourer and the 225i Active Tourer are absolutely identical. Both are 170.9 inches long, 70.9 inches wide and 61.2 inches tall.
218d Active Tourer
225i Active Tourer
61.2
70.9
80.2
61.2
70.9
80.2
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
61.2 in
Height
61.2 in
105.1
170.9
105.1
170.9
170.9 in
Length
170.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
218d Active Tourer
225i Active Tourer
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.83 %

General
218d Active Tourer
225i Active Tourer
F45
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
218d Active Tourer
225i Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
218d Active Tourer
148 hp
228 hp
225i Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
225i Active Tourer
Performance
218d Active Tourer
225i Active Tourer
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

225i Active Tourer
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
218d Active Tourer
22.94 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
218d Active Tourer
225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
218d Active Tourer
50 mpg
37 mpg
225i Active Tourer
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
674 mi
Range
495 mi
218d Active Tourer
674 mi
495 mi
225i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
121.2 kWh
218d Active Tourer
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
225i Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
218d Active Tourer
225i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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