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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs BMW 4 Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 45,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or BMW 4 Series Coupe?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs BMW 4 Series Coupe: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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BMW 4 Series Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • substantially 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,185 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Coupe with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

4 Series Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers noticeably 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 4 Series Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 223 Nm more.

2 Series Active Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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 1,600 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers very slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries a bit more – 505 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is barely ahead 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 4 Series Coupe

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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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BMW 4 Series Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Coupe blends aggressive styling with a driver-focused cabin, making even the humdrum commute feel like a short track day. It balances sharp handling and grown-up comfort with a dash of theatrical flair, so you get sportscar charisma without the drama of constant sacrifices.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
BMW 4 Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
45,700 - 92,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
126 - 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
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
355 - 415 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
184 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
135 - 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, F, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW
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