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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs GWM ORA 03 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 171 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or GWM ORA 03?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs GWM ORA 03: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space

GWM ORA 03

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  • considerably more electric range

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

2 Series Active Tourer

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is only slightly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the GWM ORA 03 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,920 £.

As for electric range, the GWM ORA 03 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 420 km, about 338 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

ORA 03

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 171 HP. That’s roughly 155 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the GWM ORA 03 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers clearly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 227 Nm more.

2 Series Active Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is very slightly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,615 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers substantially more boot space – 470 L compared to 228 L. That’s a difference of about 242 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries markedly more – 505 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 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.

from £31,500
2 Series Active Tourer

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
GWM ORA 03

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Dimensions and Body

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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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GWM ORA 03

The ORA 03 is a cheeky, design-led electric compact that pairs bold looks with a surprisingly practical interior, giving buyers a fresh alternative to the usual sober choices. It’s easy to live with day-to-day thanks to clever packaging, modern tech and city-friendly manners, so shoppers after an affordable EV with personality should put the ORA 03 on their shortlist.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
GWM ORA 03

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,000 £
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Battery Capacity
14.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
228 L
Length
4,386 mm
Length
-
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Height
1,576 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,370 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
315 - 355 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
171 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
126 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
GWM
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