The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost (10 - 15)
€ 34,700

€ 23,100

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 218d Active Tourer is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
61.2
70.9
80.2
64
72
81.4
70.9 in
Width
72 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
61.2 in
Height
64 in
105.1
170.9
104.3
172.4
170.9 in
Length
172.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.07 %

General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
F45
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
180 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22.94 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
50 mpg
36 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
674 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
674 mi
518 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
125 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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