The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
€ 24,000

€ 32,700

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
BMW 218d Active Tourer
63.4
72
81.4
61.2
70.9
80.2
72 in
Width
70.9 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
63.4 in
Height
61.2 in
104.3
172.4
105.1
170.9
172.4 in
Length
170.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.1 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
BMW 218d Active Tourer
DXA
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
199 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
BMW 218d Active Tourer
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
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29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
29.78 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
55 mpg
city
49 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
867 mi
Range
737 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
867 mi
737 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
88.5 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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