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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is considerably cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,957 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 82 km, about 24 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery Sport

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 slightly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers moderately more torque with 540 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 63 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 markedly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 404 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers visibly more boot space – 780 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 310 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries visibly more – 641 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 136 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer stands well ahead of its rival 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
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

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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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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Land Rover
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