Diesel · 2015–2018
BMW 218D
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the BMW 218D. By the official figures, the 2017 uses 4.5 L/100km, about $1,428 a year in Australia.
- Fuel use
- 4.5 L/100km
- 2017 official
- A year's diesel
- $1,428
- at today's prices in Australia
- On a full tank
- 1,136 km
- 51 L tank
- Seats
- 7
What a 218D costs to run
At today's average diesel prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.87/L diesel | $12.86 per 100 km | $1,428 |
| New Zealand | $2.34/L diesel | $10.51 per 100 km | $1,156 |
| United Kingdom | £2.00/L diesel | £14.43 per 100 miles | £1,010 |
| United States | $6.20/gal diesel | $11.84 per 100 miles | $1,598 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
F45 (2 Series Active Tourer), 2014–2021
Specs for the 218d 2.0; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- F45 (2 Series Active Tourer)
- Built
- 2014-2021
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,342 mm
- Width
- 1,800 mm
- Height
- 1,555 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,670 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,445 kg
- Boot
- 468 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 330 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.2 L/100km
- CO₂
- 112 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 51 L
- Uses AdBlue
- No
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2014
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 62 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 62 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 4.6 L/100km | 62 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
BMW 218D questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 218D?
The 2017 BMW 218D uses 4.5 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 218D cost to run a year in Australia?
About $1,428 a year at today's average diesel price of $2.87/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.
How far does a BMW 218D go on a full tank?
About 1,136 km from its 51 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the BMW 218D's boot?
468 L, for the 218d 2.0.
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