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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Maserati Ghibli?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Maserati Ghibli

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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:

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,252 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

Ghibli

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 Maserati Ghibli offers markedly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers moderately more torque with 580 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 103 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 markedly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 408 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers marginally more boot space – 500 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries somewhat more – 577 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is far ahead 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
Maserati Ghibli

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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Maserati Ghibli

The Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Maserati
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