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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Citroen C5 Aircross comparison
Compare performance (326 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Citroen C5 Aircross?
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Citroen C5 Aircross: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
2 Series Active Tourer
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Citroen C5 Aircross is barely cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,366 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers considerably more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 438 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
C5 Aircross
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 Active Tourer offers visibly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers markedly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 177 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.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is only slightly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 84 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers somewhat more boot space – 565 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries marginally more – 505 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Citroen C5 Aircross comes out clearly 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.
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Citroen C5 Aircross
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Citroen C5 Aircross
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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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Citroen C5 Aircross
The Citroën C5 Aircross feels like a sofa on wheels, delivering a calm, floaty ride and clever packaging that makes life with luggage and kids noticeably easier. Quirky French styling and a supremely practical, family-focused cabin mean it quietly wins hearts by prioritising comfort over showroom bravado.
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Citroen C5 Aircross
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
81 - 520 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 - 121 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
SUV
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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
1,629 - 2,184 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,870 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
446 - 471 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
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
145 - 225 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 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
230 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
107 - 165 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Citroen
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