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BMW 218d and 220d - what's the difference?

What is the difference between the BMW 218d and the 220d? Is it just the engine mapping? Can't they both be remapped to run the same power?

Asked on 31 March 2014 by Chris4125

Answered by Honest John

Same capacity. But not just engine mapping.

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