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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Mercedes B Class – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Mercedes B Class?

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

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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 hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31000 £, while the Mercedes B Class costs 33100 £. That’s a price difference of around 2101 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.90 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes B Class performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 83 km, about 1 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

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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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 326 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.50 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes B Class performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer tops out at 238 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 477 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 27 Nm difference.

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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, Mercedes B Class is barely noticeable lighter – 1405 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers barely noticeable more room – 470 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes B Class performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1540 L, which is about 85 L more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes B Class minimal takes the win – 550 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer shows itself to be performs better in key areas and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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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
  • Electric Range : 82 km
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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

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
33100 - 52500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
83 km
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
56 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4419 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1796 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1562 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
505 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drive types are available for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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