F44 · GENERATION 2019 · COMPACT
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218i

140 hp, 8,7 s 0-100 : among the 138 compacts 2017–2021, the 218i ranks 61th of 134 in Combined consumption, 102th of 128 in Tank range, 90th of 138 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.

Energy cost · estimate1,72715,000 km · UK mix · home 0,21 £/kWhConsumption →

Power

140hp

220 Nm

0 → 100 km/h

8.7s

VMax 215 km/h

Cons.

5.7L

/100 km

Tank

42L

Technical identity card

Full specifications BMW 218i

Manufacturer data. Consumption and range estimated from the WLTP cycle; performance simulated by the Caralogy physics engine.

Powertrain

Displacement1,499 cm³
Power140 hp
Couple220 Nm
GearboxDouble embrayage 6 rapports Automatique

Consumption

Cons. WLTP5.7 L/100km
Tank42 L

Performance

0 → 100 km/h8,7 s
VMax215 km/h

Dimensions and environment

Length4,526 mm
Wheelbase2,670 mm
Width1,800 mm
Height1,420 mm
Boot430 L
Kerb weight1,350 kg
Cd0.25
CO₂ WLTP131 g/km

Caralogy Methodology

Performance (0-100, top speed) simulated by the Caralogy physics engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves). Motorway consumption values estimated from the manufacturer WLTP cycle.

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Manufacturer data · WLTP-estimated consumption · Caralogy-simulated performance

Among the 138 compacts, the 218i ranks (mid-table) in fuel consumption. Caralogy simulates its real-world cost: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.

Caralogy Analysis

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Caralogy Verdict
Suitable for

Good compromise for regular use without available charging infrastructure.

Less suitable for

Some metrics lag behind the segment. Check the rankings above to identify weak points.

Alternatives to consider

If the priority is Combined consumption, the Bmw 216d Steptronic (1st with 3.9 L/100) takes the lead. If the priority is Tank range, the Bmw 216d Steptronic (1st with 1308 km) takes the lead.

Fuel consumption: 5.7 L/100 L/100 (61th of 134 in Combined consumption)

The 218i consumes 5.7 L/100 on the WLTP combined cycle. The segment reference is the Bmw 216d Steptronic (3.9 L/100).

Tank range: 737 km (102th of 128 in Tank range)

On a full tank, the 218i covers 737 km on the combined cycle. The segment reference reaches 1308 km.

Segment positioning

Where the 218i stands against compacts

Comparison across 138 compacts marketed between 2017–2021.

Combined consumption61e / 134
5.7 L/100
Min 10 L/100 · Bmw M2 CompetitionMax 3.9 L/100 · Bmw 216d Steptronic
Tank range102e / 128
737 km
Min 520 km · Bmw M2 CompetitionMax 1 308 km · Bmw 216d Steptronic
0–100 km/h90e / 138
8,7 s
Min 12,3 s · Hyundai i30 Wagon 1.5 DPi 110 PSMax 4,4 s · Bmw M140i xDrive

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Frequently asked questions

BMW 218i: what you need to know

Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.

Among the 138 compacts 2017–2021, the 218i ranks 61th of 134 in Combined consumption (5.7 L/100, behind the Bmw 216d Steptronic), 102th of 128 in Tank range (737 km, behind the Bmw 216d Steptronic), 90th of 138 in 0–100 km/h (8.7 s, behind the Bmw M140i xDrive).

737 km on a full tank (5.7 L/100 on the combined cycle) - 102th of 128 in autonomie du segment.

Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.

The Bmw 216d Steptronic leads in Combined consumption (3.9 L/100 vs 5.7 L/100). The choice depends on your priorities: check the 218i vs Bmw 216d Steptronic duel for a detailed comparison.

Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.