The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..)
€ 21,300

€ 29,500

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
BMW 218i 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
171.4
172.4 in
Length
171.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.9 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
BMW 218i Active Tourer
DXA
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
BMW 218i Active Tourer
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer
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25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
25.67 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
28 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
402 mi
Range
546 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
402 mi
546 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
269.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
269.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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