Compare performance (326 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Mercedes E-Class Estate?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,132 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers visibly more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 27 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
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 Mercedes E-Class Estate offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 259 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 273 Nm more.
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, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is visibly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers markedly more boot space – 615 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries noticeably more – 645 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.
The Mercedes E-Class Estate is decisively 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.
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.
detailsThe E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 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
97 - 109 km
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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
44 - 181 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
Estate
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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
1,900 - 2,435 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,880 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
540 - 645 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, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 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
320 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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