BMW 2 series 2018 vs Ford C-Max 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 1 HP more power than Ford C-Max, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Ford C-Max. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.63 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller. BMW 2 series is 3 cm shorter than the Ford C-Max, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | 1684 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 2 series has 213 litres more trunk space than the Ford C-Max. The Ford C-Max may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 221 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford C-Max, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 2 series scores higher in safety tests, but Ford C-Max is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 2 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Ford C-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford C-Max, so Ford C-Max quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 8200 | |
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