The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG (12 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer (18 - ..)
€ 23,900

€ 30,800

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG is 7.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 218i Gran Tourer.
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
64
72
81.4
63.3
70.9
80.2
72 in
Width
70.9 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
64 in
Height
63.3 in
104.3
172.4
109.4
179.8
172.4 in
Length
179.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.1 %

General
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
DXA
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
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 Ti-VCT LPG
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Straight-four 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
115 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
115 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
103 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Performance
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
▶ REPLAY
26.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
26.34 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
29 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
303 mi
Range
566 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
303 mi
566 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
120.9 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).
106.1 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
120.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT LPG
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft












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