The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Powershift (15 - 18)
€ 30,900

€ 26,500

€ 30,900
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 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 TDCi Start/Stopp.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi 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 TDCi Start/Stopp
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3245 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.85 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
118 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.78 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
56 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
784 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
784 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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