The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi (11 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 26,900

€ 37,300

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 5.1 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
66.3
72
81.4
61.2
70.9
80.2
72 in
Width
70.9 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
66.3 in
Height
61.2 in
109.8
178
105.1
171.4
178 in
Length
171.4 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.47 %

General
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
DXA
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
161 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
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21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
21.57 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
44 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
703 mi
Range
704 mi
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
703 mi
704 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
109.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0 TDCi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











52.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft