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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Lexus NX comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 46,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Lexus NX?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Lexus NX: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Lexus NX

4.8 (11 Reviews)
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Lexus NX costs 46,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,528 £.

Both cars consume an average of 2.9 L/100km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers moderately more range – reaching up to 82 km, about 10 km more than the Lexus NX.

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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 offers somewhat more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Lexus NX takes 6.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

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 slightly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus NX carries very slightly more – 515 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 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
Lexus NX

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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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Lexus NX

The Lexus NX wraps striking, chiseled styling around a cabin that feels more crafted living room than utility vehicle, with soft materials and user-friendly tech that give it genuine premium cachet. On the road it's composed and quietly confident, trading sporty pretensions for a refined, easygoing personality that will suit buyers who want luxury without fuss — with a little Lexus flair to make daily commutes feel special.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Lexus NX

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,000 £
Price
46,000 - 64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
72 km
Battery Capacity
14.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
65 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,065 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,386 mm
Length
-
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,576 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,370 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
475 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
200 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
147 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

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