Ford B-Max first generation
The Ford B-Max first generation (2012–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 46 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: B platform
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,080 mm RDW | 4,077 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm RDW | 1,751 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm RDW | 1,604 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,490 mm RDW | 2,489 mm |
| Front track | 1,487–1,492 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,477–1,482 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,179–1,209 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,279–1,309 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,750–1,780 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 480–750 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 480–635 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Boot space | – | 318 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 175–189 km/h RDW | 158–196 km/h |
| Torque | 150–215 Nm ASTRA | 125–210 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 185/60R15, 195/55R16, 195/60R15, 205/45R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, fr), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 91.0% (90.3–91.6) | 91.0% | 6,641 |
| 6–8 years | 87.9% (87.7–88.2) | 86.4% | 60,403 |
| 9–12 years | 80.8% (80.5–81.0) | 77.9% | 80,336 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 31.4% | 29.7% |
| Brakes | 18.2% | 24.2% |
| Suspension | 16.7% | 20.3% |
| Lights and electrics | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 7.6% | 7.6% |
| Seat belts and airbags | 3.4% | 0.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 46 versions of the Ford B-Max first generation
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European Union 23 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2018 | 1.0 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 114 g/km | 54,376 |
| 2015–2018 | 1.5 L | 70 kW (95 PS) | Diesel | 99–103 g/km | 19,732 |
| 2012–2018 | 1.0 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 115–117 g/km | 177,438 |
| 2016–2018 | 1.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Petrol | 116 g/km | 976 |
| 2013–2018 | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | LPG | 124–133 g/km | 23,262 |
| 2012–2018 | 1.5 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 99–113 g/km | 51,784 |
| 2012–2018 | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 137–139 g/km | 46,512 |
| 2012–2018 | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Petrol | 148–149 g/km | 89,576 |
| 2017 | 1.0 L | 111 kW (151 PS) | Petrol | 119 g/km | 3,246 |
| 2017 | 1.6 L | 116 kW (158 PS) | Petrol | 149 g/km | 152 |
| 2017 | 1.4 L | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 139 g/km | 148 |
| 2017 | 1.0 L | 138 kW (188 PS) | Petrol | 114 g/km | 112 |
| 2017 | 1.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 116 g/km | 10 |
| 2016 | 1.0 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | LPG | 119 g/km | 780 |
| 2012–2016 | 1.6 L | 70 kW (95 PS) | Diesel | 104–105 g/km | 49,381 |
| 2012–2015 | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 114 g/km | 7,861 |
| 2013 | 1.0 L | – | Other fuel | 121 g/km | 1,750 |
| 2013 | 1.6 L | – | Other fuel | 104 g/km | 842 |
| 2013 | 1.5 L | – | Other fuel | 109 g/km | 418 |
| 2013 | 1.6 L | – | Other fuel | 149 g/km | 282 |
| 2013 | 1.4 L | – | Other fuel | 139 g/km | 230 |
| 2012–2013 | – | – | Petrol | 119–138 g/km | 208 |
| 2012 | 1.2 L | – | Petrol | 150 g/km | 10 |
United Kingdom 17 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–20181.0 EcoBoost (100PS) | 1.0 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2015–20181.0 EcoBoost Stop-Start (125PS) · 1.0 EcoBoost (125PS) Stop-Start | 1.0 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2016–20181.0 EcoBoost (140PS) Stop-Start | 1.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 116 g/km |
| 2012–20181.4 Duratec (90PS) | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2015–20181.5 Duratorq TDCi (75PS) Stop-Start | 1.5 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 3.8 L/100 km NEDC | 98 g/km |
| 2015–20181.5 Duratorq TDCi (95PS) Stop-Start | 1.5 L | 70 kW (95 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 3.8 L/100 km NEDC | 98 g/km |
| 2012–20181.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (105PS) | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2012–20151.0 EcoBoost Stop-Start (120PS) | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2012–20151.5 Duratorq TDCi (75PS) | 1.5 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 2012–20151.6 Duratorq TDCi (95PS) (+DPF) | 1.6 L | 70 kW (95 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 104 g/km |
| 2013–20141.0 EcoBoost (100PS) | 1.0 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2013–20141.0 EcoBoost Stop-Start (120PS) | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 20141.0 EcoBoost Stop-Start (125PS) | 1.0 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2013–20141.4 Duratec (90PS) | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2013–20141.5 Duratorq TDCi (75PS) | 1.5 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 2013–20141.6 Duratorq TDCi (95PS) (+DPF) | 1.6 L | 70 kW (95 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 104 g/km |
| 2013–20141.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (105PS) | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Petrol | Automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
France 6 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2015B-MAX 1500 TDCi (75ch) FAP | – | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 2013–2015B-MAX 1400 (90ch) | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2013–2015B-MAX 1600 TDCi (95ch) FAP | – | 70 kW (95 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 104 g/km |
| 2014–2015B-MAX 1000 S&S (100ch) EcoBoost | – | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2013–2015B-MAX 1600 (105ch) PowerShift | – | 77 kW (105 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2013–2015B-MAX 1000 S&S (125ch) EcoBoost | – | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.