BMW X2 2017 vs Ford C-Max 2010
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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BMW X2 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X2 engine produces 87 HP more power than Ford C-Max, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Ford C-Max. Thanks to more power BMW X2 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 460'000 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 C-Max engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Ford B-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X2 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.63 m | |
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BMW X2 is smaller. BMW X2 is 2 cm shorter than the Ford C-Max, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X2 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1355 litres | 1684 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW X2 has 38 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 Ford C-Max (by 329 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X2 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford C-Max, which means BMW X2 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 600 | 5200 | |
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