BMW 218i (Active Tourer) (2018, 2019, 2020) reviews, technical data, prices
BMW 2 series 2018 1.5 petrol description
Minivan / MPV BMW 218i has been produced from January, 2018 to December, 2020. It has three-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 140 horsepower on 4500 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 1480 revolutions per minute.
This 3-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 220 up to 370 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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BMW 218i has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 218i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 205 km/h.
BMW 218i fuel consumption is 5.8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (17.2 km/l), city fuel economy – 7.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway – 5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 51 litres or 13.47 gallons, which means you’ll be able to drive up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 7.2 litres per 100 km, which is 24% more than the manufacturer’s stated. More – Real BMW 2 series fuel consumption.
BMW 2 series safety
During safety testing BMW 2 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 2 series is evaluated with outstanding rate 94 from 100, children safety: very good mark – 87 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW 2 series got 76 points from 100.
BMW 2 series safety equipment has been rated as good – 72 percents from 100.
fuel consumption is similar – 5.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % – 7.4 litres per 100 km.
With the same engine there is also BMW 2 series version with manual gearbox ( BMW 218i MT ) available, which manufacturer’s- 5.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reportedby 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % – 7.4 litres per 100 km.
