Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218dvsFord S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi

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

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)

218d

150 hp1995 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2021-present
VS

Ford S-MAX II

2.0 TDCi

210 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboMinivan / MPV2015-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi

  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,273 km
    791 mi
  • Largest trunk
    700 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218dFordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
Power
150hp112kW
210hp157kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,766kg3,893lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
2,575kg5,677lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
96.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
101.1s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
44.6s
Calculated
48.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
849km528mi
Calculated
1,273km791mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,386mm173in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,576mm62in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,849mm112in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
171mm7in
150mm6in
Trunk volume
470L
700L
Max trunk volume
1,455L
2,200L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
70L
CO2 emissions-
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218dFord S-MAX II 2.0 TDCiPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d: Power / Torque
  • Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d3,750-4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi3,750 rpm2,000-2,250 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218dFordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
44.6 s
48.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.4 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
150 hp
112 kW
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
210 hp
157 kW

Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi has 60 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 2.0 TDCi: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
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 (U06)218d
220 km/h
137 mph
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
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 (U06)218d8.8 s
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi8.8 s

Although Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi has more power, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 (U06)218d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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 (U06)218d
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
849 km
528 mi
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
1,273 km
791 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
220 km/h
137 mph
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
210 hp
157 kW
8.8 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 (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
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 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 (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
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Ford S-MAX II 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.8 s
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
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
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218dFordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
Power
150 hp
112 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,766 kg
3,893 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
849 km
528 mi
1,273 km
791 mi
CO2 score
-
144 g/km
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
700 L
24.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218dFord S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218d

  • Is 221 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 424 km (263 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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