BMW 225xe iPerformance (Active Tourer)

BMW 2 series 2018 1.5 petrol description

Minivan / MPV BMW 225xe iPerformance is being produced from January, 2018. It has three-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 136 horsepower on 4400 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. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 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 225xe iPerformance has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears. This generation BMW features the Haldex Generation V proactive all-wheel-drive system, which sends 100% of torque to the front wheels as standard. The system analyzes data from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement if required. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split equally between the axles (50%/50%).
BMW 225xe iPerformance accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 202 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 225xe iPerformance in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 2.3 litres per 100km (43.5 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient BMW 2 sērija 2018 version. Fuel tank capacity is 36 litres or 9.51 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1560 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

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.

BMW 2 series 2018

BMW 225xe iPerformance technical data

Model: BMW 225xe iPerformance
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2018. January
Engine: 1499 cm3 Petrol, 3 cylinders CO2 emissions: 52 g/km
Power: 136 HP ON 4400 RPM Torque: 220 NM ON 1250 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 202 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 2.3 (combined)
Fuel tank capacity: 36 litres (9.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.35m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.56m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters
Trunk capacity: 645 litres

BMW 225xe iPerformance engine B38

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1499 cm3
Number of cylinders 3
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 94.6 mm
Compression ratio 11 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
BMW 225xe iPerformance oil type no data
Oil capacity no data
Power 102 - 140 HP ON 4400 RPM
Torque 180 - 220 NM ON 1250 RPM
Start of production (year) 2013
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on BMW 3 sērija BMW 1 sērija BMW X1 BMW 4 sērija and 2 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All BMW 2 series minivan [2018 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 216i 1.5 Petrol 109 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
BMW 225xe iPerformance 4x4

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.5 Petrol 136 HP 2.3 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 218i Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 1.5 Petrol 140 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
BMW 218i Jan 2018 — Dec 2020

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.5 Petrol 140 HP 5.8 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
BMW 216d

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.5 Diesel 116 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
BMW 216d

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.5 Diesel 116 HP 4.3 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
BMW 220i 2.0 Petrol 178 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
BMW 220i Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 2.0 Petrol 192 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (8) Front wheel
BMW 225i xDrive 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds

2.0 Petrol 231 HP 6.1 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 218d 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
BMW 218d 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.5 l/100km Automatic (8) Front wheel
BMW 218d xDrive 4x4 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 218d 4x4 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.8 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 220d

Most powerfull diesel version (190 HP)

2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.4 l/100km Automatic (8) Front wheel
BMW 220d xDrive 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (190 HP)

2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.7 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
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