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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or MG MG5?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs MG MG5: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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MG MG5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • barely more trunk space
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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:

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.

MG MG5 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,080 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 318 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

MG5

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 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers significantly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers clearly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 197 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 marginally lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 17 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers barely more boot space – 479 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries marginally more – 505 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has only a minor advantage 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 £31,500
2 Series Active Tourer

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 326 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 82 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
MG MG5

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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MG MG5

The MG5 is a surprisingly practical and stylish estate that gives family buyers a sensible, down-to-earth alternative to bland crossovers. As an electric wagon it blends everyday usability with low running costs and a cheeky dash of character, making it an easy pick if you value space and thrift over badge snobbery.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
MG MG5

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
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Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
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Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
455 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
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
MG
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