The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Gasoline) (12 - 12)
€ 39,700

€ 21,300

€ 39,700
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 225i Active Tourer is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel.
BMW 225i 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
171.4
104.3
172.4
171.4 in
Length
172.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
13.85 %

General
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
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 Flexifuel
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
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
228 hp
118 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
146 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.67 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
15.42 lb/hp
25.67 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
39 mpg
36 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
519 mi
518 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 225i Active Tourer
115.6 kWh
125 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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