The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225i Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 38,500

€ 37,300

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 225i Active Tourer is 0.5 inches shorter.
225i Active Tourer
218d 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
171.4
170.9 in
Length
171.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
225i Active Tourer
218d Active Tourer
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %

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

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

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

225i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

218d Active Tourer
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14.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
225i Active Tourer
14.55 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
225i Active Tourer
218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
225i Active Tourer
41 mpg
52 mpg
218d Active Tourer
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
546 mi
Range
704 mi
225i Active Tourer
546 mi
704 mi
218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.5 kWh
225i Active Tourer
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
218d Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
225i Active Tourer
218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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