The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost (10 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 22,800

€ 34,700

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
64
72
81.4
61.2
70.9
80.2
72 in
Width
70.9 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
64 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 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.07 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
DXA
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.63 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
38 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
551 mi
Range
674 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
551 mi
674 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
96.7 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
117.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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