The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG (12 - 15)
€ 28,900

€ 23,900

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2.8 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
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 Ti-VCT LPG
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 Ti-VCT LPG
F45
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 Ti-VCT LPG
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
115 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
▶ REPLAY
23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.34 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.28 lb/hp
26.34 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
29 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
621 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
303 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
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).
120.9 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
120.9 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
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