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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Ford Ranger - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (326 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (31000 £ vs 37500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Ford Ranger?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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Ford Ranger

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

2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31000 £, while the Ford Ranger costs 37500 £. That’s a price difference of around 6497 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.10 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs clearly better – achieving up to 82 km, about 40 km more than the Ford Ranger.

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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 to a small extent edge – offering 326 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 34 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 Ford Ranger takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs evident better – reaching 238 km/h, while the Ford Ranger tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Ranger pulls noticeable stronger with 697 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm difference.

2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press

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.

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In curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is noticeable lighter – 1545 kg compared to 2082 kg. The difference is around 537 kg.

When it comes to payload, Ford Ranger convincingly takes the win – 1108 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 603 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer proves to be edges ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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
Ford Ranger

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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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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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Ford Ranger
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Costs and Consumption

Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
37500 - 71900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
70 - 315 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
2 - 4
Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
Curb weight
2082 - 2511 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4386 mm
Length
5370 - 5420 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1918 - 1968 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1868 - 1922 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
676 - 1108 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
170 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
405 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
125 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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.