The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 40,800

€ 27,900

€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 125d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue.
BMW 125d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
71.9
77.9
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.4
106.3
172.7
170.4 in
Length
172.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.13 %

General
BMW 125d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
F21
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
BMW 125d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
BMW 125d
14.96 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 125d
51 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
44 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
702 mi
Range
835 mi
BMW 125d
702 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
71.9 kWh
BMW 125d
94.6 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft







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