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Ford C-MAX II · Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCivsBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ford C-MAX II · Facelift 2015

2.0 TDCi

170 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2015-2019
VS

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

218d

150 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    212 km/h
    132 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d

  • Lightest
    1,410 kg
    3,109 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    468 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCiBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
170hp127kW
150hp112kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,444kg3,183lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
87.8s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
50.3s
Calculated
54.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,342mm171in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,610mm63in
1,555mm61in
Wheelbase
2,648mm104in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance-
165mm6in
Trunk volume
432L
468L
Max trunk volume
1,684L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
51L
CO2 emissions-
114g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCiBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218dPowerTorque
  • Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi3,500 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm3,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCiBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
50.3 s
54.4 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
170 hp
127 kW
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
150 hp
112 kW

Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi has 20 hp more than BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d and Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
1,444 kg
3,183 lb
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
1,410 kg
3,109 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
212 km/h
132 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi8.5 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d and Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
1,250 km
777 mi
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
1,186 km
737 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
170 hp
127 kW
8.5 s
212 km/h
132 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,610 mm
63.4 in
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,555 mm
61.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.5 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCiBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)218d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.9 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,444 kg
3,183 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,610 mm
63.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,555 mm
61.2 in
Range score
1,250 km
777 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
-
114 g/km
Trunk score
432 L
15.3 cu ft
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFord C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCiBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 64 km (40 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 218d

  • Is 34 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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