First drive Rivals
Mercedes B200 AMG Line Premium Plus Edition P11D £35,790 Cost per mile 57.31p Fuel consumption 45.6mpg CO2 (BIK %) 141g/km (33%) BIK 20/40% a month £197/£394
Peugeot 3008 SUV 1.2 PureTech 130 GT Premium P11D £36,015 Cost per mile 55.92p Fuel consumption 46mpg CO2 (BIK %) 145g/km (34%) BIK 20/40% a month £204/£408
Volkswagen Touran 1.5TSI 150 R-Line P11D £34,955 Cost per mile 57.90p Fuel consumption 42.2mpg CO2 (BIK %) 153g/km (35%) BIK 20/40% a month £204/£408
used in the Mini range. However, this BMW debuts mild hybrid technology, where a 48V electric motor acts as a starter generator and power booster for the engine. In fact, it generates an extra 19hp when pulling away, or during mid-range
acceleration – plus provides smoother operation of the start/stop system. It is charged on the overrun and when braking and in this 2 Series is hidden under the boot. In 220i form, this means 170hp, 280Nm of torque, and 0–62mph
acceleration in 8.1 seconds, yet it emits just 133-148g/km of CO2 and achieves 43.5–47.9mpg and a 31% BiK rate for the Lux Tech Plus version of the vehicle that we drove.
The 223i is powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder unit developing 218hp and 360Nm. It sprints from 0–62mph in seven seconds, yet emits just 137–149g/km and achieves 42.8–47.1mpg.
Diesel is expected to have the lowest proportion of the mix, but the new BMW 218d Active Tourer is fitted with a 2.0- litre four-cylinder diesel engine, that like the petrol has undergone extensive development. With 150hp and 360Nm, the new 218d accelerates from 0–62mph in 8.8 seconds, while returning 53.3–58.9mpg with emissions of just 125–138g/km. Of most interest for fleet customers are two plug-in hybrid models that will join the range from summer this year. The BMW 230e xDrive and 225e xDrive
Data is from Kee Resources based on a three-year/60,000-mile cycle
Active Tourer feature fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, consisting of a current-excited electric motor installed in a single housing, along with the power electronics and transmission and the latest battery and charging technology. More details of these plug-in models will follow but expect 49 miles electric-only range. Sport, Luxury and M Sport specifications area available. Our 220i was in the Luxury grade, which equals a firm, but controlled ride. The steering is best described as light but precise, but even in Sport mode you wish for more connection. The tall body equals some body roll, but the 2 Series Active Tourer is a tidy handler. Whichever 2 Series Active Tourer you choose, the key attractions are the stylish, well-finished and spacious interior. Plus, the mild hybrid technology works well, although we would say wait for the plug- in hybrids to make the most of running cost savings.
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