The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 29,800

€ 34,200

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 123d
58.3
71.9
77.9
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.9 in
Width
68.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.7
104.7
166.9
172.7 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 123d
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.14 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 123d
DEH
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 123d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
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26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
695 mi
Range
576 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
113.1 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft