BMW 2 Series 218i
5 Door Active Tourer with 6 speed Manual gearbox
F45
Comprehensive statistics for the first generation F45 BMW 2 Series 218i, a 5 door petrol active tourer with a 6 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine front wheel drive (transversely mounted) configuration, producing 100 kW of power and 220 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 9.3 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h.
The BMW 2 Series F45 started production in 2014 and has been in production for approximately 10 years. A production end date has not yet been confirmed for this generation.
The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 2014.
Specification
| Trim | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission Type | 6 Speed Manual |
| Body Style | Active Tourer (Hatchback) |
| Layout | Front Engine Front Wheel Drive (Transversely Mounted) |
| Engine | 1.5L I3 12V DOHC |
| Engine Code | B38A15M0 |
| Transmission | Not Specified |
| Steering | Power Assisted Rack & Pinion |
| Suspension Front | Not Specified |
| Suspension Rear | Not Specified |
| Brakes Front | Ventilated Disc |
| Brakes Rear | Disc |
| Braking System | Servo-assisted ABS |
| VED | C |
| Effizienz | A |
| Insurance Group | Not Specified |
Performance
| Power (kW) | 100 kW @ 4,500 RPM to 6,000 RPM |
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 220 N⋅m @ 1,250 RPM |
| Redline (RPM) | |
| 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) | |
| 0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 9.3 seconds |
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 200 km/h |
| Weight US (kg) | 1,395 kg |
| Weight Distribution | Not Specified |
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 72 kW per ton |
| CO2 (g/km) | 115 g/km |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.26 Cd |
| Frontal Area (m2) | 2.4 m2 |
| Drag Area (CdA) | 0.62 CdA |
| Max Load (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Unbraked (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Braked (kg) |
Dimensions
| Length (mm) | 4,342 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 1,800 mm |
| Height (mm) | 1,555 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 156 mm |
| Wheels |
Front: 7J x 16 Rear: 7J x 16 |
| Tyres |
Front: 205/60 R16 92V Rear: 205/60 R16 92V |
| Front Track (mm) | 1,561 mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,562 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,670 mm |
| Turning Circle (m) | |
| Boot Capacity (L) |
Fuel Consumption
| Combined MPG | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Extra-Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 51 L |
Additional Information
| Engine Cylinder Configuration: | I3 |
|---|---|
| Engine Position: | Front |
| Engine Capacity (cc): | 1,499 |
| Aspiration: | Forced Induction (Single Turbo) |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): | 82 x 94.6 |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Valves: | 12 |
| Engine Compression Ratio: | 11:1 |
| Fuel Management: | Direct Petrol Injection |
| Compressor: | TwinPower Twin-Scroll Turbocharger |
| Catalytic Converter: | Yes |
| Sump Type: | Wet Sump |
| Top Gear Ratio: | 0.68 |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 3.88 |
Images
BMW B38A15M0 Internal Crank, Pistons and Valvetrain
Engine view
BMW B38A15M0 Power and Torque Graph
Engine view
Page Last Updated: 7th July 2021