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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Audi Q8 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 640 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 77,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Audi Q8?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Audi Q8: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Audi Q8

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series Active Tourer

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,814 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers barely more range – reaching up to 82 km, about 2 km more than the Audi Q8.

Q8

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 offers considerably more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 314 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 373 Nm more.

2 Series Active Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is considerably lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 630 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers markedly more boot space – 605 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £77,300
Q8

Audi Q8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 80 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Audi Q8

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer turns the family MPV into something you’d actually want to park outside a café, pairing compact practicality with surprisingly premium cabin flair. It won’t thrill like a sports car, but it drives with the composed poise you expect from the badge and keeps daily life easy and un-fussy.

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Audi Q8

The Audi Q8 wraps coupe-like flair around a burly SUV stance, serving up a cabin dressed in premium materials and smart tech that puts comfort and swagger front and center. It’s composed and comfortable on long runs yet happy to play when asked, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want head-turning looks without surrendering everyday practicality.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Audi Q8

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
88 - 297 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
620 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
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