The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Coupé Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 125i Coupé Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 32,700

€ 34,400

€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 218d Coupé is 2.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 125i Coupé.
218d Coupé
125i Coupé
55.8
69.8
78.1
56
68.8
76.1
69.8 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.8 in
Height
56 in
105.9
174.5
104.7
171.7
174.5 in
Length
171.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
218d Coupé
125i Coupé
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.65 %

General
218d Coupé
125i Coupé
F22
Generation
E82
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
218d Coupé
125i Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
218d Coupé
141 hp
215 hp
125i Coupé
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
218d Coupé
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
125i Coupé
Performance
218d Coupé
125i Coupé
132 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

218d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

125i Coupé
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22.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
218d Coupé
22.67 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
125i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
218d Coupé
125i Coupé
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
30 mpg
218d Coupé
56 mpg
30 mpg
125i Coupé
46 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
769 mi
Range
417 mi
218d Coupé
769 mi
417 mi
125i Coupé
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
149.7 kWh
218d Coupé
86.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
125i Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
218d Coupé
125i Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data