The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 32,100
€ 40,500
€ 32,100
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 these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the 218i Gran Tourer is 8.4 inches longer and 2.1 inches taller.
218i Gran Tourer
225i Active Tourer
63.3
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
63.3 in
Height
61.2 in
109.4
179.4
105.1
170.9
179.4 in
Length
170.9 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
218i Gran Tourer
225i Active Tourer
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.35 %
General
218i Gran Tourer
225i Active Tourer
F46
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
218i Gran Tourer
225i Active Tourer
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
218i Gran Tourer
134 hp
228 hp
225i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
218i Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
225i Active Tourer
Performance
218i Gran Tourer
225i Active Tourer
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
218i Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
225i Active Tourer
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
218i Gran Tourer
24.68 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
218i Gran Tourer
225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
218i Gran Tourer
44 mpg
37 mpg
225i Active Tourer
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
598 mi
Range
495 mi
218i Gran Tourer
598 mi
495 mi
225i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
121.2 kWh
218i Gran Tourer
100.4 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
218i Gran Tourer
225i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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

















