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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218ivsFord C-MAX II · Facelift 2015 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)

218i

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2021-present
VS

Ford C-MAX II · Facelift 2015

2.0 TDCi

170 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2015-2019

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
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,444 kg
    3,183 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218iFordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
Power
136hp101kW
170hp127kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,444kg3,183lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
94.2s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
87.8s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.0s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
50.8s
Calculated
50.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
93hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
156Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,386mm173in
4,379mm172in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,576mm62in
1,610mm63in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,648mm104in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
171mm7in
-
Trunk volume
470L
432L
Max trunk volume
1,455L
1,684L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218iFord C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCiPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i: Power / Torque
  • Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi3,500 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218iFordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.0 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
50.8 s
50.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
87 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 (U06)218i
136 hp
101 kW
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
170 hp
127 kW

Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi has 34 hp more than BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i and Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
400 Nm
295 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)218i
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
1,444 kg
3,183 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)218i
214 km/h
133 mph
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
212 km/h
132 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)218i9.0 s
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi8.5 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 (U06) 218i: 0.5 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 (U06)218i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i: 2.0 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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)218i
662 km
411 mi
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
1,250 km
777 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
136 hp
101 kW
9.0 s
214 km/h
133 mph
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
170 hp
127 kW
8.5 s
212 km/h
132 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)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 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
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

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)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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

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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
9.0 s
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.5 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)218i
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218iFordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
Power
136 hp
101 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.0 s
8.5 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,444 kg
3,183 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,610 mm
63.4 in
Range score
662 km
411 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 (U06) 218iFord C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 26 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 588 km (366 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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