Ford B-Max 2012 vs Ford C-Max 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
| Ford B-Max and Ford C-Max have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Ford B-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford B-Max consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford B-Max consumes 1.2 litres more 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 | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford B-Max is 0.4 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 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Ford C-Max has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford B-Max, so Ford C-Max quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4400 | |
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