The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (12 - 15)
€ 32,700

€ 21,500

€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 218d Active Tourer is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.1 inches lower than the Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
61.2
70.9
80.2
66.3
72
81.4
70.9 in
Width
72 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
61.2 in
Height
66.3 in
105.1
170.9
109.8
178
170.9 in
Length
178 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.84 %

General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
F45
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
123 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.47 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
21.6 lb/hp
26.47 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
55 mpg
45 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
49 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
737 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
737 mi
717 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1451 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft











42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.9 cu ft