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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Mercedes G-Class comparison
Compare performance (326 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Mercedes G-Class?
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Mercedes G-Class: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,090 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers clearly more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 397 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
G-Class
Engine and Performance:
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 G-Class offers considerably more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 279 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 687 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 clearly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 940 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers noticeably more boot space – 640 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries visibly more – 715 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes G-Class holds a slight edge 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.
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Mercedes G-Class
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
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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 G-Class
The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Mercedes G-Class
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
479 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
0 - 336 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
Off-Roader
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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
2,485 - 3,085 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
640 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,931 - 1,984 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
115 - 715 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, Diesel MHEV, 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
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
387 - 605 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 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
760 - 1,164 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
285 - 445 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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