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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
57,600 - 94,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 20.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
502 - 691 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
90.5 - 96 kWh
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
0 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
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Curb weight
2,375 - 2,540 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
430 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,946 - 4,964 mm
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,961 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,492 - 1,510 mm
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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
545 - 600 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
Electric
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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
Reduction 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
265 - 625 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 6.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
210 - 220 km/h
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
550 - 950 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
195 - 460 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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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
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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