The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. BMW 225i Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 21,300

€ 38,500

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 225i Active Tourer.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
BMW 225i 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 Flexifuel
BMW 225i Active Tourer
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.71 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
BMW 225i 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
118 hp
228 hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
117 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
BMW 225i Active Tourer
115 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 225i Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
25.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.55 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
25.67 lb/hp
14.55 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
28 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 225i 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 225i 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 225i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
BMW 225i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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