The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
€ 29,800

€ 37,100

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 125i
58.3
71.9
77.9
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.7
105.9
170.4
172.7 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 125i
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.5 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 125i
DEH
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 125i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 125i
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26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
26.04 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
695 mi
Range
567 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
695 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
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).
108 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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