The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi (10 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)
€ 21,100

€ 28,900

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi 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 218i Active Tourer.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
170.9
172.4 in
Length
170.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
DXA
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
94 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
106 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
32.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
32.6 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
55 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
48 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
766 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
766 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi Start/Stopp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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