BMW 218i (Active Tourer F45)

BMW 2 series 2014 1.5 petrol description

Minivan / MPV BMW 218i has been produced from January, 2014 to January, 2018. It has three-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 136 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 1250 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 and Continental 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 9.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

BMW 218i fuel consumption is 5.1 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (19.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 6.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 51 litres or 13.47 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1000 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1120 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 7.6 litres per 100 km, which is 49% 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 very good rate 84 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 85 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW 2 series got 60 points from 100.
BMW 2 series safety equipment has been rated as average - 70 percents from 100.