The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 25,400

€ 36,800

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG 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 1.6 LPG
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 1.6 LPG
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.92 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
BMW 218d Active Tourer
DXA
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
115 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
108 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
108 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
BMW 218d Active Tourer
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
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26.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
26.34 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
36 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
377 mi
Range
689 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
377 mi
689 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
97.4 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).
94.6 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
97.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 LPG
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 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