BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Lexus UX – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has a noticeably advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31000 £, while the Lexus UX costs 37900 £. That’s a price difference of around 6900 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 0.90 L and is therefore markedly more efficient than the Lexus UX with 5 L. The difference is about 4.10 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has a distinctly edge – offering 326 HP compared to 199 HP. That’s roughly 127 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Lexus UX takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs visibly better – reaching 238 km/h, while the Lexus UX tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 61 km/h.

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 curb weight, the Lexus UX is slight lighter – 1495 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers distinctly more room – 470 L compared to 320 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer performs a bit better – up to 1455 L, which is about 224 L more than the Lexus UX.

When it comes to payload, Lexus UX a touch takes the win – 615 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer proves to be is clearly superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is the better all-rounder in this comparison.