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Ford S-MAX II · Facelift 2019 2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBluevsBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d

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

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Ford S-MAX II · Facelift 2019

2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue

240 hpDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboMinivan / MPV2019-2023
VS

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)

218d

150 hp1995 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2021-present

Comparison overview

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Ford S-MAX II Facelift 2019 2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,050 km
    652 mi
  • Largest trunk
    965 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlueBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
Power
240hp179kW
150hp112kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,876kg4,136lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
2,600kg5,732lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
106.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
96.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
40.0s
Calculated
44.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,050km652mi
Calculated
849km528mi
Calculated
Displacement-
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,796mm189in
4,386mm173in
Width
1,916mm75in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,576mm62in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,670mm105in
Front track-
1,586mm62in
Rear track-
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance-
171mm7in
Trunk volume
965L
470L
Max trunk volume
2,020L
1,455L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ford S-MAX II Facelift 2019 2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlueBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218dPowerTorque
  • Ford S-MAX II Facelift 2019 2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d3,750-4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlueBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.0 s
44.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
220 km/h
137 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
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue
240 hp
179 kW
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
150 hp
112 kW

Ford S-MAX II Facelift 2019 2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue has 90 hp more than BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d and Ford S-MAX II Facelift 2019 2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue: 90 hp (67 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue
1,876 kg
4,136 lb
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
1,545 kg
3,406 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue8.6 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford S-MAX II Facelift 2019 2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d and Ford S-MAX II Facelift 2019 2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue: 0.7 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
FordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue
1,050 km
652 mi
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
849 km
528 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue
240 hp
179 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
220 km/h
137 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
FordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
965 L
34.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 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
FordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Ford S-MAX II Facelift 2019 2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue 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
FordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.6 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.8 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
FordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordS-MAX IIFacelift 20192.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlueBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
Power
240 hp
179 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,876 kg
4,136 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
965 L
34.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 in
Range score
1,050 km
652 mi
849 km
528 mi
Trunk score
965 L
34.1 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFord S-MAX II Facelift 2019 2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlueBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford S-MAX II Facelift 2019 2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 201 km (125 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 495 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d

  • Is 331 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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