Car A
BMW 218i Active Tourer
The BMW 218i Active Tourer is an efficient, city-friendly hatchback with enough room for a small family. It offers good value in its segment with balanced performance and a strong safety standing.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
BMW 118i
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Car B
BMW 118i
The BMW 118i balances efficient running (5.5 L/100 km) with the practicality of a five-seat hatchback for city and small-family use. It prioritizes everyday ease over outright performance.
Why compared
same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
55
/
62
City
60
/
60
Budget / value
48
/
64
Road trip
42
/
41
Performance
31
/
30
Cargo
23
/
20
Practical
40
/
51
Premium
45
/
45
Winter
26
/
26
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 218i Active Tourer · Orange = BMW 118i
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
BMW 118i
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW 218i Active Tourer
- Efficient for its class (5.6 L/100 km) helps keep urban fuel costs down
- Balanced city performance with 0–100 km/h in 8.5 s for confident merging
- Practical five-seat layout and a usable 415 L trunk for daily family needs
- Strong safety standing within its segment
- Limited cargo flexibility for bulky items compared with larger body styles
- FWD only may limit traction in harsh winter conditions
- 136 hp and 220 Nm won’t satisfy performance-focused drivers
- No electrified powertrain option
BMW 118i
- Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km
- Practical five-seat hatchback with a 360 L trunk
- Easy to drive in the city thanks to FWD and compact size
- Good value in its segment at about 35,000
- Mid-pack acceleration (0–100 km/h in 8.5 s) won’t suit performance seekers
- Cargo capacity is modest for luggage-heavy trips (360 L)
- FWD only; those wanting AWD traction for harsh winters should look elsewhere
- Gasoline-only powertrain with no hybrid or EV option
Verdict
Pick BMW 218i Active Tourer if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW 218i Active Tourer is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick BMW 118i if…
More power
BMW 118i puts out 140 hp vs 136 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.