Compare performance (326 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 29,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or BYD Dolphin?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BYD Dolphin is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,700 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,809 £.
As for electric range, the BYD Dolphin offers substantially more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 345 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
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 2 Series Active Tourer offers clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the BYD Dolphin takes 7 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers markedly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 167 Nm more.
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 very slightly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,658 kg. The difference is around 113 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers markedly more boot space – 470 L compared to 345 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries slightly more – 505 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has only a minor advantage 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.
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.
detailsThe BYD Dolphin is a cheeky electric hatchback that blends playful styling with surprising practicality, making it a brilliant city companion for buyers who want modern tech without the showroom bravado. It’s comfy, efficient and easy to live with, and while it won’t blind you with supercar drama, it will quietly get the job done with plenty of character.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
427 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Curb weight
1,658 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
345 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,770 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
410 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
204 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
310 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
150 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
BYD
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