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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Dacia Duster - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (326 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (31000 £ vs 16300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Dacia Duster?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Dacia Duster has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31000 £. That’s a price difference of around 14751 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 4.70 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

Duster @ Dacia / Renault Group Media

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 has a decisively edge – offering 326 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.40 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs evident better – reaching 238 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 58 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pulls significantly stronger with 477 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 247 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?

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In curb weight, Dacia Duster is a bit lighter – 1377 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 168 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Duster offers minimal more room – 517 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs barely noticeable better – up to 1609 L, which is about 154 L more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

When it comes to payload, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer slightly takes the win – 505 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer shows itself to be is largely superior 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.

from about £31,000
2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

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
  • Electric Range : 82 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Dacia Duster

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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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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Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)
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The Dacia Duster is a no-nonsense compact SUV that delivers rugged practicality and surprisingly comfortable everyday driving without fuss. It might not win any beauty contests, but its honest design, easy-to-live-with cabin and tough attitude make it a smart pick for buyers who want reliable transport without luxury frills.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
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2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press
Duster @ Dacia / Renault Group Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
16300 - 24900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
107 - 124 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1377 - 1455 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4343 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1813 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1656 - 1659 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
450 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Dacia
What drive types are available for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.