F22/F23 · 2017–2021

BMW 218i F22/F23 · 136 PS (2017–2021)

The 218i delivers 100 kW: Coupé from 07/2017, Convertible from 07/2017. It carries over the engine of the pre-facelift 218i.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
136 PS / 100 kW
Displacement
1 499 cm³
Torque
220 Nm
Cylinders
3
Engine code
B38
Period covered
2017–2021
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 6 speeds · 2017
  • Automatic · 8 speeds · 2017

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [4] BMW Group [5] BMW Group

Manufacturer figures — manual gearbox

0–100 km/h acceleration
8.8 s
Combined consumption — period European cycle
5.1 l/100 km

Figures published at launch for the cited manual configuration. Consumption is a test-cycle measurement, not a real-world guarantee; automatic versions may differ. Source [5]

What distinguishes this version

1,499 cc three-cylinder petrol (B38B15A at ADAC, B38B15M0 in BMW UK’s 2017 technical data): 100 kW and 220 Nm. Six-speed manual or eight-speed Steptronic. Coupé 07/2017–07/2021, Convertible 07/2017–07/2021 (ADAC production dates). 0–100 km/h: Coupé 8.8 s (automatic 8.9 s), Convertible 9.4 s (automatic 9.6 s) (BMW specification tables valid from 07/2017).

Source : [5] [4] [15] [16] [17] [18] [6]

Engine oil: quantity and approval

Oil change: 4.25 l (BMW specification tables valid from 07/2017; BMW UK technical data from production week 44/2017). BMW’s Coupé handbook (VI/18) approves BMW Longlife-04 and Longlife-12 FE, SAE 0W-20, 5W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40 or 5W-40; failing that, up to 1 litre of ACEA C2 or C3. No additives. The level is measured electronically; BMW asks for a detailed measurement after every refuelling.

Source : [5] [6] [7]

What the service display covers

The car calculates each due date (Condition Based Service): the distance or time left appears briefly when the ignition is switched on, details are in the vehicle status menu, and the data is also stored in the key. BMW Service Inclusive lists the items it triggers: oil service with filter, vehicle check, air filter, microfilter, spark plugs and brake fluid. Brake fluid is time-based; periods with the battery disconnected are not counted, so have the workshop update it. BMW’s handbook gives no mileage for any item.

Source : [7] [8]

Timing drive

Chain (ADAC: “Steuerkette”). BMW’s parts catalogue for the 218i B38 lists chain, sprocket, guide rail and tensioners; BMW’s training document for the B38/B46 engines places the two-part chain drive on the transmission side. No scheduled replacement in the documents consulted: a repair item, not maintenance.

Source : [15] [11] [1]

Prepare the next service

Before the appointment, note 4.25 l of oil and an approved grade (Longlife-04 or Longlife-12 FE). Hand the advisor the key last used: BMW stores the service data in it. Note the build month (registration document or VIN plate): ADAC lists a BMW recall of February 2026 for cars built 05/2020–10/2024 (deposits in the starter relay, fire risk; starter replaced). Have BMW check your VIN. Ask for a printout of the due items: BMW gives no mileage for them.

Source : [5] [6] [7] [15] [16] [17] [18]

Maintenance and records

Engine oil — petrol

Due date calculated by CBS

Oil change at the date the car displays; do not run past it. Top-up: BMW Longlife-04 or Longlife-12 FE, SAE 0W-20, 5W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40 or 5W-40. If none is available, up to 1 litre of an ACEA C2 or C3 oil. No additives.

Source [7]

Oil level

Detailed measurement after every refuelling

BMW asks for a detailed measurement after every refuelling: standing, car level, engine warm and idling. Monitoring while driving gives a value after about 30 minutes. Add oil only when a message asks, in the quantity shown; do not overfill.

Source [7]

Other maintenance items — petrol

As the car’s service requirement dictates

BMW lists as regular, CBS-triggered services: oil service with filter, vehicle check to BMW specifications, air filter, microfilter, spark plugs and brake fluid. No mileage is given for any of them.

Source [8]

Brake fluid

Calendar-based (CBS)

Counted in time, not kilometres. Periods with the battery disconnected are not counted: have the workshop update the time-based items (brake fluid, and where applicable oil and microfilter). The handbook does not state the period.

Source [7]

Coolant

Regular check, engine cold

Engine cold, level between Min and Max: marks on the side of the tank or yellow marks in the filler neck depending on the engine (loosen the cap first to release pressure). Close until it clicks with the arrows aligned, and have any loss traced. Additives: ask the workshop.

Source [7]

Questions about this version (5)

What changes compared with the pre-facelift 218i?

Same engine family (B38); same 100 kW and 220 Nm; same 4.25 l of oil (BMW tables).

Source : [5] [4] [6] [2] [3] [15] [16] [17] [18] [9] [10] [13] [14]

How much oil at an oil change?

4.25 l at an oil change (BMW specification tables valid from 07/2017; BMW UK technical data from production week 44/2017). Approved top-up grades: Longlife-04 or Longlife-12 FE; the handbook remains the reference.

Source : [5] [6] [7]

Manual, automatic, xDrive?

Six-speed manual or eight-speed Steptronic.

Source : [5] [4] [15] [16] [17] [18]

Which emissions standard?

ADAC lists Euro 6b (NEDC) for 07/2017–02/2018; Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) for 07/2018–06/2019; Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) for 09/2020–07/2021. Your registration document gives yours.

Source : [15] [16] [17] [18]

Which recalls should I check?

ADAC lists a BMW recall of February 2026 for cars built 05/2020–10/2024 (deposits in the starter relay, fire risk; starter replaced). Have BMW check your VIN.

Source : [15] [16] [17] [18]

Documentary sources

  1. [1] BMW Technical training — B46 Engine (with the B38 three-cylinder)

    BMW of North America — Technical training (archive.org copy) · EN · USA · Information status June 2014 · §1 (B38/B46, “Bx8”) · §2.2.7 Chain drive, Bx8 engines (pp. 57–58) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  2. [2] BMW model upgrade measures in the spring of 2015

    BMW Group · EN · Europe · Section “BMW 2 Series Coupe, BMW 2 Series Convertible” (218i Coupe and Convertible, 220d xDrive Coupe from March 2015) · overview table · Accessed 08/10/2026

  3. [3] BMW Media information 09/2014 — The BMW 2 Series Convertible

    BMW Group · EN · Europe (ACEA) · pp. 2–3 (at a glance: market launch February 2015, fabric top 20 s up to 50 km/h, engines), pp. 16–17 (soft-top, rollover bars), pp. 20–23 (engines), specifications 218i, 220i/228i, M235i, 220d Convertible (“Engine oil — oil change”) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  4. [4] BMW Media Information 05/2017 — The new BMW 2 Series Coupe / The new BMW 2 Series Convertible

    BMW Group · EN · Europe (ACEA) · pp. 2–3 (launch July 2017, Leipzig, soft-top up to 50 km/h), pp. 4–6 (bi-LED headlights, LED rear lights, instrument panel), pp. 7–8 (engines, gearboxes, xDrive), p. 12 (M240i, M2) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  5. [5] BMW Media Information 5/2017 — Specifications, BMW 2 Series Coupe and Convertible

    BMW Group · EN · Europe (ACEA) · Valid from 7/2017 · Coupé: 218i pp. 1–2, 220i/230i, M240i, M240i xDrive, 218d, 220d/220d xDrive, 225d; Convertible: 218i, 220i/230i, M240i, M240i xDrive, 218d, 220d, 225d (“Engine oil — oil change volume”) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  6. [6] BMW UK Technical data — 2 Series Convertible LCI (F23LCI)

    BMW Group UK · EN · United Kingdom · Effective production week 44/2017 · engine type (B38B15M0, B48B20M0, B48B20O0, B58B30M0, B47D20U0, B47D20O0, B47D20T0), gearbox, “Engine oil (filling quantity)” · Accessed 08/10/2026

  7. [7] BMW Betriebsanleitung — BMW 2er (Coupé F22, Online-Version für Sach-Nr. 01402723381)

    BMW AG (copy hosted by kfz-handbuch.de) · DE · Germany · deutsch VI/18 · pp. 132–133 (Servicebedarf, Service Historie) · p. 203 (Mikrofilter) · pp. 270–273 (Motoröl, Elektronische Ölmessung, Motorölsorten) · pp. 274–275 (Kühlmittel) · pp. 276–277 (BMW Wartungssystem, CBS) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  8. [8] BMW Service Inclusive: Neuwagen & Junge Gebrauchte (bmw.de, archived 09/11/2016)

    BMW AG · DE · Germany · Section “BMW Service Inclusive für Neuwagen und Junge Gebrauchte” (list of CBS-triggered services) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  9. [9] BMW parts catalogue (ETK) — BMW 2 Series F22 Coupé, Europe: models and engines

    bmwfans.info (copy of the BMW ETK parts catalogue) · EN · Europe · Model list (model – engine), F22, years 2013–2016 · Accessed 08/10/2026

  10. [10] BMW parts catalogue (ETK) — BMW 2 Series F23 Convertible, Europe: models and engines

    bmwfans.info (copy of the BMW ETK parts catalogue) · EN · Europe · Model list (model – engine), F23 · Accessed 08/10/2026

  11. [11] BMW parts catalogue (ETK) — F22 218i B38: timing chain, lower part

    bmwfans.info (copy of the BMW ETK parts catalogue) · EN · Europe · Group 11 · chain, sprocket, guide rail, chain tensioners · Accessed 08/10/2026

  12. [12] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 2er-Reihe F22/F23/F87 (1. Facelift), 2017 – 2021

    ADAC · DE · Germany · Model groups: Coupé (F22) 2017–2021, M Performance Coupé, M2 / M2 CS Coupé (F87), Cabrio (F23) 2017–2021, M Performance Cabrio; Coupé model list with kW/PS and production dates · Accessed 08/10/2026

  13. [13] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 218i Coupé (03/15 – 06/17)

    ADAC · DE · Germany · Technische Daten: Motorcode, Leistung, Drehmoment, Hubraum, Modellstart/-ende, Getriebe, Schadstoffklasse, Nockenwellensteuerung · Rückrufe · Accessed 08/10/2026

  14. [14] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 218i Cabrio (03/15 – 06/17)

    ADAC · DE · Germany · Technische Daten: Motorcode, Leistung, Drehmoment, Hubraum, Modellstart/-ende, Getriebe, Schadstoffklasse, Nockenwellensteuerung · Rückrufe · Accessed 08/10/2026

  15. [15] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 218i Coupé (07/17 – 02/18)

    ADAC · DE · Germany · Technische Daten: Motorcode, Leistung, Drehmoment, Hubraum, Modellstart/-ende, Getriebe, Schadstoffklasse, Nockenwellensteuerung · Rückrufe · Accessed 08/10/2026

  16. [16] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 218i Coupé (07/18 – 06/19)

    ADAC · DE · Germany · Technische Daten: Motorcode, Leistung, Drehmoment, Hubraum, Modellstart/-ende, Getriebe, Schadstoffklasse, Nockenwellensteuerung · Rückrufe · Accessed 08/10/2026

  17. [17] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 218i Coupé Advantage (09/20 – 07/21)

    ADAC · DE · Germany · Technische Daten: Motorcode, Leistung, Drehmoment, Hubraum, Modellstart/-ende, Getriebe, Schadstoffklasse, Nockenwellensteuerung · Rückrufe · Accessed 08/10/2026

  18. [18] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 218i Cabrio (07/17 – 02/18)

    ADAC · DE · Germany · Technische Daten: Motorcode, Leistung, Drehmoment, Hubraum, Modellstart/-ende, Getriebe, Schadstoffklasse, Nockenwellensteuerung · Rückrufe · Accessed 08/10/2026

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