Petrol · 2014–2020

BMW 218I

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW 218I. By the official figures, the 2020 uses 7.1 L/100km: 40 mpg UK, 33 mpg US.

Fuel use
7.1 L/100km
2020 official
UK mpg
40 mpg
US mpg
33 mpg
Seats
7

What a 218I costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$20.99 per 100 km$2,309
Australia$2.41/L petrol$17.21 per 100 km$1,910
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£20.04 per 100 miles£1,403
United States$4.35/gal petrol$13.21 per 100 miles$1,784

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.

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2020Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2019Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2018Petrol5.8 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2017Petrol5.7 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2016Petrol5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2015Petrol6.0 L/100km47 mpg40 mpg—
2014Petrol6.0 L/100km47 mpg40 mpg—

BMW 218I questions

What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 218I?

The 2020 BMW 218I uses 7.1 L/100km by its official figures: 40 mpg in UK gallons and 33 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW 218I cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,309 in New Zealand, $1,910 in Australia, £1,403 in United Kingdom, $1,784 in United States.

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What will a drive in your 218I cost?

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