The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 36,800

€ 25,800

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 2.2 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
61.2
70.9
80.2
63.4
72
81.4
70.9 in
Width
72 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
61.2 in
Height
63.4 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 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.42 %

General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
F45
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
148 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
23.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.24 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
36 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
689 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
526 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
94.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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