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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Mercedes C Class Wagon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (326 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (31000 £ vs 42400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Mercedes C Class Wagon?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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Mercedes C Class Wagon

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

2 Series Active Tourer

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31000 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11414 £.

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

As for electric range, the Mercedes C Class Wagon performs evident better – achieving up to 112 km, about 30 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

C Class Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C Class Wagon has a clearly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 354 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.50 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon performs slightly better – reaching 280 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer tops out at 238 km/h. The difference is around 42 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C Class Wagon pulls significantly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 543 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is slightly lighter – 1545 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers hardly perceptible more room – 490 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes C Class Wagon performs minimal better – up to 1510 L, which is about 55 L more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C Class Wagon slightly takes the win – 565 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon 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.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Mercedes C Class Wagon

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C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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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 C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Mercedes C Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
31000 - 48000 £
Price
42400 - 115300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
11 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
Curb weight
1755 - 2235 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1454 - 1494 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 - 1455 L
Max trunk capacity
1375 - 1510 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
440 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
195 - 238 km/h
Max Speed
226 - 280 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.