The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 28,900

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 218i 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 218i 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 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
180 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.28 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
36 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
526 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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