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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Mercedes EQE comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 57,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Mercedes EQE?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Mercedes EQE: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes EQE

4.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Mercedes EQE costs 57,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,088 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQE offers clearly more range – reaching up to 691 km, about 609 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

EQE

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 EQE offers substantially more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQE is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQE delivers clearly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 473 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, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is substantially lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 830 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers only slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQE carries moderately more – 600 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQE 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.

from £57,600
EQE

Mercedes EQE

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 265 - 625 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 502 - 691 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Mercedes EQE

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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Mercedes EQE

The Mercedes EQE glides like a silk-wrapped saloon from the future, pairing whisper-quiet refinement with a high-tech cabin that feels both modern and indulgent. For buyers who want electric luxury without shouting about it, the EQE is composed, comfortably confident, and just smug enough to feel special.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Mercedes EQE

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
57,600 - 94,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
502 - 691 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
90.5 - 96 kWh
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,540 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
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Length
4,946 - 4,964 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,961 mm
Height
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Height
1,492 - 1,510 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
545 - 600 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
265 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 - 220 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
550 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
195 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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