The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (15 - 17) vs. Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
€ 23,600
€ 34,900
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The BMW 116i is 2.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 50.2 inches taller than the Ford Focus Electric.
BMW 116i
Ford Focus Electric
55.9
69.5
78.1
5.8
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
5.8 in
105.9
170.4
104.3
172.9
170.4 in
Length
172.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Ford Focus Electric
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
19.13 %
General
BMW 116i
Ford Focus Electric
F21
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric
Performance
BMW 116i
Ford Focus Electric
121 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.06 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 116i
44 mpg
126 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
35 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 kWh
610 mi
Range
129 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
129 mi
Ford Focus Electric
Environmental Impact
100.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
53.3 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
53.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Ford Focus Electric
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft














