The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
€ 28,900

€ 21,300

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 2.8 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
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 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.89 %

General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
118 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.67 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.28 lb/hp
25.67 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
36 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
518 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
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).
125 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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