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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Mercedes B Class comparison
Compare performance (326 HP vs 238 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 33,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Mercedes B Class?
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Mercedes B Class: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Mercedes B Class costs 33,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,629 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes B Class with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.
B Class
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 offers clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers slightly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 77 Nm more.
2 Series Active Tourer
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes B Class is barely lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers barely more boot space – 470 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes B Class carries marginally more – 550 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 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
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Mercedes B Class
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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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Mercedes B Class
The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Mercedes B Class
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
133 - 156 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
MPV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Curb weight
1,405 - 1,565 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
445 - 455 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,796 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
515 - 550 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
116 - 238 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
200 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
85 - 175 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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