Car comparison

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20VvsFord 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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Ford S-MAX

2.5 i 20V

220 hp2522 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2006-2010
VS

Ford C-MAX II · Facelift 2015

2.0 TDCi

170 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2015-2019

Comparison overview

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

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Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    854 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,444 kg
    3,183 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VFordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
Power
220hp164kW
170hp127kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,681kg3,706lb
1,444kg3,183lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
101.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
87.8s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
50.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,522cc154cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,379mm172in
Width
1,884mm74in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,658mm65in
1,610mm63in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,648mm104in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
854L
432L
Max trunk volume
2,100L
1,684L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
70L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20VFord C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCiPowerTorque
  • Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 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
MetricFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VFordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
50.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
220 hp
164 kW
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
170 hp
127 kW

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V has 50 hp more than Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi.

The biggest power difference is between Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi and Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
320 Nm
236 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
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
1,681 kg
3,706 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
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
230 km/h
143 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
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V7.9 s
FordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V and Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi: 0.6 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-MAX2.5 i 20V
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: 4.6 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-MAX2.5 i 20V
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
745 km
463 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
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
220 hp
164 kW
7.9 s
230 km/h
143 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
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
854 L
30.2 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 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
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 S-MAX 2.5 i 20V 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-MAX2.5 i 20V
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.9 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
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
VehicleFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VFordC-MAX IIFacelift 20152.0 TDCi
Power
220 hp
164 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,681 kg
3,706 lb
1,444 kg
3,183 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
854 L
30.2 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 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
745 km
463 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
Trunk score
854 L
30.2 cu ft
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFord S-MAX 2.5 i 20VFord C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 422 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Ford C-MAX II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDCi

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 237 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 505 km (314 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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