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Which BMW 2 Series is better: diesel or petrol?

Choosing between a petrol or diesel model in BMW’s 2 Series range can be tricky. Both the diesel and petrol engines have so much to offer. Take a look at what each engine puts out in terms of performance.

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Petrol Engines

 

BMW 218i Coupé // Convertible

This model is powered by a BMW TwinPower Turbo 3-cylinder petrol engine that puts out 100 kW (136 hp) and 220 Nm of peak torque. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes place in 8.8 [8.9] s // 9.4 [9.6] s. It manages a top speed of 210 km/h // 205 km/h.

Combined fuel consumption is rated at 6.0–6.2 l/100 km // 6.3–6.5 l/100 km while combined CO2 emissions were measured at 137–140 [130–133] g/km // 144–148 [139–143] g/km.

 

BMW 220i Coupé // Convertible

The 220i is powered by a BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine that puts out maximum power of 135 kW (184 hp) and 270 Nm of peak torque. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes place in 7.2 s // 7.7 s. It manages a top speed of 230 km/h // 226 km/h.

Combined fuel consumption is rated at 5.8–5.9 l/100 km // 6.1–6.2 l/100 km while combined CO2 emissions were measured at 132–135 g/km // 139–142 g/km.

 

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BMW 230i Coupé // Convertible

The 230i is powered by a BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine that puts out maximum power of 185 kW (252 hp) and 350 Nm of peak torque. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes place in 5.6 s // 5.9 s. It manages a top speed of 250 km/h // 250 km/h.

Combined fuel consumption is rated at: 5.8–6.0 l/100 km // 6.2–6.3 l/100 km while combined CO2 emissions were measured at 132–138 g/km // 141–144 g/km.

 

BMW M240i Coupé // Convertible / M240i xDrive Coupé // Convertible

The M240i is powered by an M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder petrol engine that puts out maximum power of 250 kW (340 hp) and peak torque of 500 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes place in 4.6 s // 4.7 s. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in the xDrive model takes place in 4.4 s // 4.6 s. The M240i manages a top speed of 250 km/h // 250 km/h. Top speed in the xDrive is 250 km/h // 250 km/h.

Combined fuel consumption is 7.3–7.4 l/100 km // 7.6 l/100 km while combined CO2 emissions are 167–168 g/km // 172–173 g/km. Combined fuel consumption in the xDrive is 7.8–8.0 l/100 km // 8.3–8.4 l/100 km while combined CO2 emissions in the xDrive is 178–181 g/km // 188–191 g/km.

 

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Diesel Engines

 

BMW 218d Coupé // Convertible

The 218d Coupé is powered by a BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine that puts out maximum power of 100–110 kW (136–150 hp) // 110 kW (150 hp) and peak torque of 320 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes place in 8.5–9.2 s // 9.0 s. It reaches a top speed of 211–213 km/h // 208 km/h.

Combined fuel consumption is rated at 4.7 l/100 km // 5.0–5.1 l/100 km while combined CO2 emissions were rated at 122–124 g/km //131–134 g/km.

 

BMW 220d Coupé // Convertible

The 220d Coupé is powered by a BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine that puts out 140 kW (190 hp) and peak torque of 400 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes place in 7.2 s // 7.6 s. It reaches a top speed: 230 [230] km/h // 225 [225] km/h. Combined fuel consumption is 4.7–4.8 l/100 km // 5.1–5.2 l/100 km. Combined CO2 emissions were rated at 124–127 [120–121] g/km // 133–136 [124–126] g/km.

 

BMW 220d xDrive Coupé

The 220d xDrive Coupé is powered by a BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine that puts out 140 kW and peak torque of 400 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes place in 7.0 seconds. It reaches a top speed of 225 km/h. Combined fuel consumption is 5.0–5.1 l/100 km while combined CO2 emissions were rated at 132–135 g/km.

 

 

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