The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15) vs. Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)

€ 26,200
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 34,900
 Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) Ford Focus Electric
€ 26,200
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 BMW 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus Electric.
BMW 118i
Ford Focus Electric
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
104.3
171.6
170.4 in
Length
171.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Ford Focus Electric
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
18.22 %
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)

General

BMW 118i
Ford Focus Electric
F21
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric

Performance

BMW 118i
Ford Focus Electric
130 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.87 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽  ( 130 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 118i
42 mpg
130 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
33 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23 kWh
577 mi
Range
90 mi
BMW 118i
577 mi
90 mi
Ford Focus Electric
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
51.7 kWh
BMW 118i
106.1 kWh
51.7 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
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