Ford B-Max 2012 vs Ford C-Max 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is a more dynamic driving. Ford B-Max engine produces 45 HP less power than Ford C-Max, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Ford C-Max. Due to the lower power, Ford B-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford B-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford B-Max consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that by driving the Ford B-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford B-Max consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford B-Max engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford Fiesta | Used also on Ford Focus | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford B-Max might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.63 m | |
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Ford B-Max is smaller. Ford B-Max is 30 cm shorter than the Ford C-Max, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Ford B-Max is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 318 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1386 litres | 1684 litres | |
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Ford C-Max has more luggage space. Ford B-Max has 114 litres less trunk space than the Ford C-Max. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 298 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford B-Max is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford C-Max, which means Ford B-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford B-Max scores higher in safety tests, but Ford C-Max is better rated in child safety tests. The Ford B-Max scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Ford B-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford B-Max, so Ford B-Max quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 9200 | |
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