The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (10 - 14)
€ 34,700

€ 18,800

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 Ti-VCT.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.78 %

General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
104 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.13 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22.94 lb/hp
29.13 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
50 mpg
37 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
674 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
674 mi
534 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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