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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Mazda 6 Estate?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • only slightly 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.

Mazda 6 Estate is barely cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,500 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

6 Estate

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers clearly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 219 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, Mazda 6 Estate is very slightly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers only slightly more boot space – 522 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries moderately more – 571 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 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
Mazda 6 Estate

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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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
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Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
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