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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Mazda 6 Saloon comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 38,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Mazda 6 Saloon?

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

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mazda 6 Saloon

  • clearly more electric range
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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.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is markedly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,985 £.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 470 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

6 Saloon

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 markedly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers markedly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 157 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, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is markedly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 482 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers markedly more boot space – 470 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 134 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries noticeably more – 505 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is slightly ahead 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 Saloon

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 Saloon

The Mazda6 saloon feels like the sensible yet stylish choice for buyers who want a car that drives with poise and looks sharper than its badge suggests. It mixes engaging handling, a refined cabin and everyday practicality without shouting for attention — perfect for those who prefer understated class with a wink.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Mazda 6 Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
336 L
Length
-
Length
4,921 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,491 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
359 - 360 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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