The Comparative Analysis :
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Powershift (11 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..)
€ 27,100

€ 29,500

€ 27,100
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 2.0 TDCi 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 2.0 TDCi
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 2.0 TDCi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.75 %

General
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
161 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer
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21.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
21.22 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
42 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
665 mi
Range
546 mi
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
665 mi
546 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 2.0 TDCi
115.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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