The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (10 - 14)
€ 40,500

€ 21,100

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 225i 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.
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 225i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.31 %

General
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
F45
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
228 hp
123 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.63 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
15.32 lb/hp
24.63 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
37 mpg
37 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
495 mi
534 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
121.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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