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Which is bigger Ford B Max or C-Max?

The Ford B-Max is a compact MPV (multi-purpose vehicle), while the Ford C-Max is a larger compact MPV. In terms of size, the C-Max is the bigger of the two models.


Comparing the Ford B-Max and C-Max


The Ford B-Max and C-Max are both compact MPVs produced by Ford, but they differ in their overall dimensions and interior space. Here's a closer look at how the two models compare:


Exterior Dimensions



  • The Ford B-Max has an overall length of 4,077 mm (160.5 inches), a width of 1,765 mm (69.5 inches), and a height of 1,607 mm (63.3 inches).

  • The Ford C-Max has an overall length of 4,379 mm (172.2 inches), a width of 1,828 mm (72 inches), and a height of 1,628 mm (64.1 inches).


As these measurements show, the C-Max is larger in all dimensions compared to the B-Max, with a significantly longer overall length and greater width and height.


Interior Space



  • The Ford B-Max has a passenger volume of 2,851 liters (100.7 cubic feet) and a cargo volume of 318 liters (11.2 cubic feet) with the rear seats in place.

  • The Ford C-Max has a passenger volume of 2,984 liters (105.4 cubic feet) and a cargo volume of 432 liters (15.3 cubic feet) with the rear seats in place.


The interior space figures also demonstrate that the C-Max is the larger of the two models, with more room for passengers and cargo.


Conclusion


In summary, the Ford C-Max is the bigger vehicle compared to the Ford B-Max. The C-Max has larger exterior dimensions and provides more interior space for passengers and cargo. While both are compact MPVs, the C-Max is the more spacious and accommodating of the two models.

Is the B-Max bigger than the C-Max?


The C-Max is a five-seater as standard, but there's the Grand C-Max seven-seater if needed. The OG five-seater gives you the choice of a 432-litre boot or 1,684 litres with all the seats folded. The B-Max, being a bit smaller, has a 318-litre boot, but you can flatten the seats to get 1,386 litres.



What car replaced the B-Max?


EcoSport SUV
With the appetite for MPVs declining, Ford pulled the B-MAX in 2017 and didn't produce a direct replacement. However, Ford sees the compact EcoSport SUV as an indirect replacement to the B-MAX, so it's certainly not quite as practical.



Why was Ford B-Max discontinued?


In September 2017, production of B-Max ended, due to dwindling demand for the model, as well as a general decline in sales of mini MPVs.



What replaced the Ford B-Max?


With the appetite for MPVs declining, Ford pulled the B-MAX in 2017 and didn't produce a direct replacement. However, Ford sees the compact EcoSport SUV as an indirect replacement to the B-MAX, so it's certainly not quite as practical.



What size car is a Ford C-Max?


The standard five-seater Ford C-Max is 4,379mm long, while the Grand C-Max seven-seater is slightly longer at 4,519mm. The overall height of the larger Grand C-Max is 1,642mm, or 1,694mm if you add on the roof rails. The classic C-Max is slightly shorter at 1,610mm.



What has replaced the Ford C-Max?


Ford has bucked tradition by replacing the outgoing C-MAX with not one, but two all-new models. The five-seater and the seven-seater Grand are designed to sew up the small people carrier market.



Is the Ford B-Max a small car?


The Ford B-Max is a compact people carrier that's roomier than a conventional small car.



What are common problems with Ford B-MAX?


Drivers commonly search online for information about the following problems.

  • Ford B-Max manual gearbox problems.
  • Ford B-Max automatic transmission problems.
  • Ford B-Max battery problems.
  • Powershift automatic gearbox issues.
  • DPF blockage.
  • Software fault.



Which is bigger C-Max or S-Max?


The C-Max is the smallest car, and it has a 432-litre boot, which is more space than you'd get in a Focus. This extends to 1,684 litres with the rear seats folded down. Then, there's the S-Max, which has a 965-litre boot in five-seat form, and a 2,020-litre space in two-seat form.



Why did Ford discontinue the C-Max?


Sales for the C-Max peaked back in 2013 and never returned, partly due to the originally overstated 47 mpg combined city/highway driving for the C-Max Hybrid. Ford has since dropped that figure to 40 mpg combined driving and issued checks to disgruntled owners.


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