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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Citroen C5 Aircross – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Citroen C5 Aircross fits your lifestyle better.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

Citroen C5 Aircross

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C5 Aircross has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31000 £. That’s a price difference of around 1894 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.90 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs significantly better – achieving up to 520 km, about 438 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

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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 2 Series Active Tourer has a noticeable edge – offering 326 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs barely noticeable better – reaching 238 km/h, while the Citroen C5 Aircross tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pulls noticeable stronger with 477 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 177 Nm difference.

2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is slight lighter – 1545 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 84 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers somewhat more room – 565 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs to a small extent better – up to 1668 L, which is about 213 L more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

When it comes to payload, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer minimal takes the win – 505 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Citroen C5 Aircross shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Citroen C5 Aircross

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 210 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 5.4 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 81 - 520 km
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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

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
29100 - 41600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
17.8 - 73 kWh
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
565 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4650 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1870 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1695 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1668 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
446 - 471 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
145 - 210 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
107 - 157 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Citroen

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What drive types are available for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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