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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 218i SE 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	SE
Price	£26,670
Engine Power - BHP	140
Acceleration	9.3
Top Speed	127 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	144
Length	4354 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1555 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	468 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1360 kg

Driver Convenience

Active Guard incl speed limiting and lane departure functions with auto steering, and front collision warning with brake intervention
Apple car play
Attentiveness assist
BMW Online services
BMW remote services
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear
Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
Cruise control with brake assist
Front/rear park distance control (PDC)
Instrument cluster with speedometer with miles per hour read out, tachometer and fuel gauge
Lights on warning by audio warning signal when ignition is switched off
On board computer - average speed+fuel consumption, service interval, clock/date, odometer/trip meter, outside temperature display and ice warning
Optimum shift indicator
Park assist system with steering assist
Personal Profile - automatic lock when driving away selectable
Real time traffic information
Service interval indicator
Servotronic variable electric power steering (EPS)
Speed limiter

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode
Electronic differential lock
Intervention on the front axle when DSC deactivated

Entertainment

2 USB sockets in rear
BMW professional radio/CD/MP3
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Body colour - front and rear bumpers, door handles, mirror caps, roof mouldings
Chrome kidney grille with black vertical slats
Clear lenses direction indicator lights
Direction indicator side lights integrated exterior mirrors
Dynamic brake lights
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing
Electrically adjustable door mirrors with aspheric on driver side, convex on passenger side with integrated indicators
Front black door sill finishers with BMW designation
Green tinted heat protection glazing
Heated windscreen washer jets
High beam assistant
High level third brake light
LED front fog lights
Lightweight engineering
Model designation
Rain sensor including auto headlights activation
Rear fog lights
Rear window aerial
Rear window wiper integrated under roof spoiler
Reversing light in rear light cluster
Shark fin antenna
Single chrome exhaust tailpipe
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

12V power socket in centre console + front with blanking plug
Automatic two zone climate control air conditioning
Central locking switches for door, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
Folding rear seats
Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
Front and rear side armrest integrated into door trim
Front armrest
Front head restraints
Glovebox with light
Interior lighting, front centre over interior mirror and rear centre automatic interior light activation when door is opened
Luggage compartment access via BMW roundel
Luggage compartment lighting
Multi-function controls for steering wheel
Rear centre armrest
Steering wheel column manual adjustment
Sunvisor with ticket holder
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Three rear headrests
Three spoke sport leather steering wheel
Two cupholders
Velour floor mats

Packs

Extended storage pack - 2 Series Active/Gran Tourer
Non-smoker package

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners, stopper and belt force limiters, rear coded belt buckles
Airbag - Front driver and passenger, front and rear head, front side, curtain head protection, manual deactivation of front passenger airbag possible
Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
Battery safety cut-off
BMW emergency call
Brake drying
Brake energy regeneration
Braking lock
Braking readiness
Child proof locking system in rear door
Crash Sensor - activates hazard/interior lighting + unlocks doors
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electrically operated hand brake
Front ventilated disc brakes
Hill start assist
Rear disc brakes
Seat belt security check for driver and front passenger
Seatbelt warning
Side impact protection
Twin horns
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Locking wheel bolts
Remote control including integrated two key
Thatcham 1 alarm system with remote control and engine immobiliser

Trim

Oxide silver interior trim

Wheels

Reduced rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.361
HC	0.02
Noise Level dB(A)	69
NOx	0.025
Particles	0.0001
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	148
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	147
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	187
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	191
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	187
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	148
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	143

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1499
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	44.8
WLTP - MPG - High	51.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	49.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	44.8

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	14E
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.3
Engine Power - BHP	140
Engine Power - RPM	4600
Engine Torque - NM	220
Engine Torque - RPM	1480
Top Speed	127 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Rear	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	V SPOKE STYLE 471
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1555 mm
Length	4354 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm
Width	1800 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2038 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	51
Gross Vehicle Weight	1920 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1510 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	468 l
Max. Loading Weight	560 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	695
Minimum Kerbweight	1360 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 218i SE 5dr

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Packs

Passive Safety

Security

Trim

Wheels

Technical

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Fuel Consumption - ICE

General

Performance

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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