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BMW 2 Series Coupe 218i 2 Door 1.5 Sport Auto

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BMW 2 Series 218i 2 Door Coupe 1.5 Sport Auto

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Petrol

Automatic

MPG

2 Door

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£350.00 pm

One fixed price per car based on a monthly subscription, 2,000 miles per month and a £1,000 refundable deposit

Maintenance Included.

Equipment

Tech Spec

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Driver Convenience

Auto start-stop: BMW emergency call: BMW Online services: BMW remote services: BMW Teleservices: Door/boot open warning: Front and rear Brake pad wear indicator: 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: Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system: Oil temperature display via on board computer in instrument cluster: On board computer - average speed+fuel consumption, service interval, clock/date, odometer/trip meter, outside temperature display and ice warning: Optimum shift indicator: Personal Profile - automatic lock when driving away selectable: Real time traffic information: Speed limiter:

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio:

Exterior Features

2 speed adjustable intermittent wipers with wash/wipe function: Air intake in gloss black: Automatic headlight beam throw control: Automatically dimming rear view mirror: Body colour bumpers: Body colour door handles: Body colour roof mouldings: Chrome kidney grille with high gloss black vertical slats: Clear lenses direction indicator lights: Dark chrome exhaust tailpipe: Darkened rear lights with LED light bars: Daytime driving 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 and heated M specific exterior mirrors: Follow me home headlights: Front air inlet with high gloss black finish: Front black door sill finishers with BMW designation: Green tinted heat protection glazing: Headlight range control: Heated windscreen washer jets: High level third brake light: LED front fog lights: LED rear lights: LED welcome home lights: Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation: Rear bumper with high gloss black finish: Rear fog lights: Reversing light in rear light cluster: Shark fin roof aerial: Visible VIN plate:

Interior Features

12V power socket in centre console: 12V power socket in passenger footwell: Conditioned Based Service: Folding rear seat head rests: Front and rear side armrests integrated into door trim: Front door storage bins: Front floor mats in velour: Front head restraints: Front sliding armrest: Glove box handle with chrome surround: Isofix child seat for two outer rear seats: Leather gearknob: Leather handbrake lever: Luggage compartment access via BMW roundel: Manually adjustment steering wheel column: Rear coat hooks: Rear folding head restraints: Storage compartment in rear centre console: Two cupholders with sliding cover and inlay mat: Two extra lashing eyes in luggage compartment: Welcome lighting:

Safety

Active differential brake (ADB), electronic differential lock in DSC-OFF mode: 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: Automatic Stability Control (ASC): Battery safety cut-off: Brake drying: Brake energy regeneration: Braking readiness: CBC - (Cornering brake control): Crash sensor activating central locking release with hazard warning lights and interior lighting + battery safety cut-off: Dynamic brake control: Dynamic stability control + (DSC+): Dynamic Traction Control - DTC: Hill start assist: Rear brake discs: Seat belt security check for driver and front passenger: Side impact protection: Three point seat belts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiter, rear coaded belt buckles: Twin horns: Tyre pressure monitoring with 3 level warning strategy: Ventilated front disc brakes: Warning triangle and first aid kit:

Security

Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment: Check control system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning: Drive away door locking: Locking wheel bolts: Remote control including integrated key with red insert: Thatcham category 1 alarm system with remote control and engine immobiliser:

Technical

Battery age recognition function: Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode: Engine cover with BMW roundel designation: Oil dipstick:

Wheels

Reduced rolling resistance tyres: Run flat tyres:

Emissions - ICE

CO: 0.216 CO2 (g/km): 133 HC: 0.038 HC+NOx: Not Available Noise Level dB(A): 66 NOx: 0.011 Particles: 0.0005 Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6 WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Max: 175 WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Min: 170 WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - Max: 175 WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - Min: 169 WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - Max: 154 WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - Min: 149 WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - Max: 224 WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - Min: 219 WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - Max: 175 WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - Min: 169

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft: DOHC Catalytic Convertor: Yes CC: 1499 Compression Ratio: 11.0:1 Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE Cylinders: 3 Cylinders - Bore (mm): 82 Cylinders - Stroke (mm): 94.6 Engine Code: B38B15M0 Engine Layout: NORTH SOUTH Fuel Delivery: TWIN TURBO Gears: 8 SPEED Number of Valves: 12 Transmission: SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Combined (mpg): 47.9 EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: Yes EC Extra Urban (mpg): 55.4 EC Urban (mpg): 39.2 WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Max: 7.7 WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Min: 7.5 WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - Max: 7.7 WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - Min: 7.5 WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - Max: 6.8 WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - Min: 6.6 WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - Max: 9.9 WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - Min: 9.7 WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - Max: 7.7 WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - Min: 7.5 WLTP - MPG - Comb - Max: 36.7 WLTP - MPG - Comb - Min: 37.7 WLTP - MPG - Extra High - Max: 36.7 WLTP - MPG - Extra High - Min: 37.7 WLTP - MPG - High - Max: 41.5 WLTP - MPG - High - Min: 42.8 WLTP - MPG - Low - Max: 28.5 WLTP - MPG - Low - Min: 29.1 WLTP - MPG - Medium - Max: 36.7 WLTP - MPG - Medium - Min: 37.7

General

Badge Engine CC: 1.5 Badge Power: 136 Based On ID: Not Available Coin Description: i Coin Series: Sport [Nav] Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 24E NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: Not Available NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: Not Available NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: Not Available NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: Not Available NCAP Safety Assist %: Not Available Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?: No Service Interval Frequency - Months: 24 Service Interval Mileage: 18000 Special Edition: No Special Order: No Vehicle Homologation Class: M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs): 8.9 Engine Power - BHP: 136 Engine Power - KW: 100 Engine Power - RPM: 4400 Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 162 Engine Torque - MKG: 22.4 Engine Torque - NM: 220 Engine Torque - RPM: 1250 Top Speed: 130

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle: NEDC Correlated

Tyres

Alloys?: Yes Space Saver?: No Tyre Size Front: 225/45 R17 Tyre Size Rear: 225/45 R17 Tyre Size Spare: RUN FLAT TYRES Wheel Style: DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 725 Wheel Type: 17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height: 1418 Length: 4432 Wheelbase: 2690 Width: 1774 Width (including mirrors): 1984

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 52 Gross Vehicle Weight: 1870 Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): Not Available Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 390 Max. Loading Weight: 505 Max. Roof Load: 75 Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1500 Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 680 Minimum Kerbweight: 1365 No. of Seats: 4 Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 10.9

Summary

There aren't too many cars from major manufacturers that are so singular in their blend of talents that they have no direct rivals, but the BMW 218d coupe is one. Go on. Name another diesel, rear-wheel drive coupe that competes head on? Perhaps this car's only real rival comes from an internecine threat, the 220d. It seems very tempting to spend a little more on a significantly more powerful model, but BMW's trim walk-up is designed to do just that, to convince you that you need an M Sport rather than an SE until you're spending upwards of thirty thousand. Part of the 218d's charm is that it can be relatively inexpensive. Handing over just over £24,000 for the entry-level car represents a bargain for a car so cheap to run and enjoyable to own. Of course, you can buy quicker cars for the money and you can get more economical ones, but few have such a combination of tactility, elegance and cost-effectiveness as the 218d and that's what makes this car so appealing.

Background

Start seriously thinking about buying a new car and you'll very quickly arrive at a stark realisation. Your money doesn't go very far. By the time you've added options and on-road costs, you begin to realise that the monthly repayments have stacked up so far, all you'll be able to do is polish the thing and protect your residual values which defeats the object of buying a car in the first place. The ideal package would be a good looking car that was fun to drive, kept hold of its value well, was so economical you'd drive it just for the fun of it and which gave you a kick to own. Oh yes, and didn't cost the earth to buy. That sort of wish list has often remained just that, idle wishes, but with the launch of the 2 Series Coupe, BMW has brought a car to market that might just fit that bill, especially in 218d diesel form. Priced from less than £25,000 and shot through with all of BMW's engineering right stuff, the 218d looks the real deal.

Driving Experience

Okay, so a 218d doesn't exactly sound as if it'll melt tarmac. Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre diesel engine that's a detuned version of the 190bhp unit found in the 220d. In this guise you get 150bhp and 320Nm of torque which isn't at all bad. By contrast, a Volkswagen Golf GTI makes 350Nm so you're not too far off that sort of overtaking muscle. The 218d is quicker off the line than you'd expect for a diesel too, getting to 62mph in just 8.4 seconds and running onto a top speed of over 130mph which means that you won't find yourself rowing the thing along the outside lane of the M1. These BMW two-litre diesels might be brawny but they're not the most refined engines in the world and they are vocal when you really open the taps. Many drivers will be tempted by the optional adaptive dampers at £750, and they work particularly well on UK roads in Comfort mode, giving a decent suppleness to the ride quality. Even in Sport mode they're usable on a B-road. The 2 Series chassis is communicative and signals its limits of grip really well. You're always aware that drive is going to the rear wheels when piloted enthusiastically and the steering is one of the better electrically assisted setups in its class.

Design and Build

Where the 1 Series Coupe was a purposeful but slightly gawky-looking thing, the 2 Series is an altogether more cohesive piece of penmanship. The dimensions are also a little more generous, adding 72mm to the overall length, 26mm to the width and slicing 15mm off the overall height. Lower, wider and longer tends to equal sleeker. The glasshouse is also a lot more elegantly integrated into the fuselage. In fact the chassis is a modified and slightly shorter version of the 3 Series' underpinnings and it shares its bonnet, front wings and doors with the three-door 1-series. The front end features a broader kidney grille and more aggressive air intakes. Moving back you'll find swept up side skirts, some deeply-surfaced flanks and tight overhangs. Inside, it's much as you'd expect, with improved build quality, with more substantial plastics used throughout. BMW's much-improved iDrive system features and now includes a higher definition 6.5 inch flat screen. Access to the rear and legroom once you're back there is a good deal better than the 1 Series Coupe and shoulder width has also been improved. The boot is a useful 390-litres.

Market and Model

Prices start at just over £24,000 for the SE model with manual gearbox. We've waxed lyrical on the qualities of the ZF eight-speed automatic transmission before and this tacks on around £1,600, bringing with it incremental improvements in economy, emissions and performance. You'll pay another £1,000 over the SE model for Sport trim and another £1,400 again for M Sport equipment, which means the range-topping M Sport automatic will ask just over £28,000 of you. That's still not exorbitant. You can pay over £26,000 for a Honda Civic diesel these days. It's slightly odd that a car that looks so instantly a winning proposition comes with no direct rivals. What else is there that offers this sort of economy and punchiness, in a coupe body that sends drive to the rear wheels? There really isn't anything that directly squares up to the 218d. That doesn't mean that BMW has soft-pedalled on its development though.

Cost of Ownership

Viewed in isolation, the 218d's fuel consumption and emissions figures are outstanding. The manual car returns 65.7mpg and emits just 139g/km while if you stump for the ZF auto 'box, you'll do even better. But here's the thing. The much more powerful 220d coupe is only around £1,600 more model for model, and that seems great value for a whole 40PS more power and economy that's hardly any different. Of course, the alternate view might be that the two cars are so similar that the 218d is what software people would call 'crippleware', a package that's deliberately hobbled to make you spring for the more expensive option. Whatever way you look at it, the 218d is fitted as standard with an Auto Start-Stop function available on both manual and automatic transmissions. An ECO PRO mode, activated using the Drive Performance Control, is a new feature on BMW's that adjusts various on-board systems to maximise efficiency. When in ECO PRO mode the throttle response is adjusted to encourage a more economical driving style. The extra economy created in ECO PRO mode is fed back to the driver, with the in-car displays showing the additional number of miles achieved.

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