The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15)
€ 36,800

€ 26,500

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDCi.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3602 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.52 %

General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
F45
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
113 hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
23.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.88 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.24 lb/hp
31.88 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
41 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
689 mi
Range
654 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
654 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
94.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1468 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft











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