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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs BMW 2 Series comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 39,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or BMW 2 Series?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs BMW 2 Series: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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BMW 2 Series

  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the BMW 2 Series costs 39,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,671 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 2 Series with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

2 Series

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series offers markedly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers noticeably more torque with 650 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 173 Nm more.

2 Series Active Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is barely lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers moderately more boot space – 470 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries noticeably more – 505 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer holds a narrow 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 £31,500
2 Series Active Tourer

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 326 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
BMW 2 Series

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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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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
BMW 2 Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
39,200 - 98,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
129 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
390 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
350 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

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