The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)

€ 34,900
Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18) Ford Focus Electric
€ 26,900
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The Ford Focus Electric is 2.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 50.2 inches lower than the BMW 118i.
Ford Focus Electric
BMW 118i
5.8
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
71.8
79.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
71.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
5.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
104.3
172.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
172.9 in
Length
170.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus Electric
BMW 118i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.93 %
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)

General

Ford Focus Electric
BMW 118i
DYB
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Ford Focus Electric
BMW 118i
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Ford Focus Electric
BMW 118i
85 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

 REPLAY
26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus Electric
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
26 kWh  ( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
42 mpg
Ford Focus Electric
126 MPGe
42 mpg
BMW 118i
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
34 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
129 mi
Range
577 mi
Ford Focus Electric
129 mi
577 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
53.3 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).
106.1 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
53.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus Electric
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft