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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225ivsFord S-MAX II 2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue

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

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

225i

231 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2014-2018
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Comparison overview

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Ford S-MAX II 2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue

  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    700 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iFordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
Power
231hp172kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,766kg3,893lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,575kg5,677lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
96.4s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
46.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,555mm61in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,849mm112in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
165mm6in
150mm6in
Trunk volume
468L
700L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
2,200L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
70L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
162g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225iFord S-MAX II 2.0 Bi-Turbo EcobluePowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: Power / Torque
  • Ford S-MAX II 2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i5,000 rpm1,250 rpm5,250 rpm
FordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iFordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
46.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW
FordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
240 hp
179 kW

Ford S-MAX II 2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue has 9 hp more than BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and Ford S-MAX II 2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
FordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
FordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
1,766 kg
3,893 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
237 km/h
147 mph
FordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i6.3 s
FordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue8.6 s

Although Ford S-MAX II 2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue has more power, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and Ford S-MAX II 2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue: 2.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
FordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
FordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
785 km
488 mi
FordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW
6.3 s
237 km/h
147 mph
FordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
240 hp
179 kW
8.6 s
218 km/h
135 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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
FordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
700 L
24.7 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
FordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.3 s
FordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.6 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
FordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iFordS-MAX II2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
Power
231 hp
172 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
8.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,766 kg
3,893 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
700 L
24.7 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Range score
785 km
488 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
162 g/km
Trunk score
468 L
16.5 cu ft
700 L
24.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225iFord S-MAX II 2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Is 256 kg lighter
  • Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Ford S-MAX II 2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 326 km (203 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 232 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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