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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs BMW 7 Series comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 102,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or BMW 7 Series?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs BMW 7 Series: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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BMW 7 Series

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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 BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,271 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the BMW 7 Series with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 82 km, about 2 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

7 Series

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 BMW 7 Series offers substantially more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 245 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 323 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is significantly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer stands out in the key areas 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 7 Series

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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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
BMW 7 Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
74 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,950 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
605 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
300 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 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
F, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW
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