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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison
Compare performance (326 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Mercedes Vito Bus?
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Mercedes Vito Bus: 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:
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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,830 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers considerably more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 288 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
Vito Bus
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 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers noticeably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers only slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 23 Nm more.
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.
Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is noticeably lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 478 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers considerably more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 920 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries substantially more – 1,077 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 572 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes Vito Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 Vito Bus
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Mercedes Vito Bus
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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 Vito Bus
The Mercedes Vito is a sturdy, no-nonsense people carrier that blends commercial practicality with a surprisingly civilised cabin, making long shuttles feel less like a chore. If you need a dependable transporter that swallows luggage, forgives hard use and still looks a touch more premium than a plain van, the Vito is an easy, sensible pick.
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Mercedes Vito Bus
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
8
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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
2,023 - 2,739 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,928 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
726 - 1,077 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
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
136 - 237 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
100 - 174 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2024
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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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