Compare performance (326 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (31500 £ vs 64300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or BYD Tang?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31500 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32785 £.
As for electric range, the BYD Tang performs significantly better – achieving up to 530 km, about 448 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
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 BYD Tang has a noticeable edge – offering 517 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 191 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.50 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs minimal better – reaching 205 km/h, while the BYD Tang tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Tang pulls evident stronger with 680 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 203 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: BYD Tang offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is convincingly lighter – 1545 kg compared to 2630 kg. The difference is around 1085 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers significantly more room – 470 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BYD Tang performs to a small extent better – up to 1655 L, which is about 285 L more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
When it comes to payload, BYD Tang slightly takes the win – 575 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.
The BYD Tang is clearly superior overall 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 Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
31500 - 48000 £
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Price
64300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
530 km
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Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
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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
47 L
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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
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
7
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
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Curb weight
2630 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Length
4386 mm
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Length
4970 mm
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Width
1824 mm
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Width
1955 mm
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Height
1576 mm
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Height
1745 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1370 L
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Max trunk capacity
1655 L
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
575 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
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
517 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.90 s
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Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
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Max Speed
190 km/h
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
680 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
380 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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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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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.