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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Land Rover Discovery Sport – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price 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

Land Rover Discovery Sport

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 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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31000 £, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46500 £. That’s a price difference of around 15429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.20 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs distinct better – achieving up to 82 km, about 24 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery Sport @ Jaguar Land Rover Media

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 to a small extent edge – offering 326 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.40 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs somewhat better – reaching 238 km/h, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Discovery Sport pulls to a small extent stronger with 540 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 63 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 distinct lighter – 1545 kg compared to 1949 kg. The difference is around 404 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers distinct more room – 780 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 310 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Discovery Sport performs minimal better – up to 1574 L, which is about 119 L more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

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

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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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

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
2 Series Active Tourer @ BMW Group Press
Discovery Sport @ Jaguar Land Rover Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
46500 - 65700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
12 kWh
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 - 65 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
1949 - 2168 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4597 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1894 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1727 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1574 L
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
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 209 km/h
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
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1998 cm3

General

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

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