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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
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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
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
310 - 400 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 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
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Curb weight
1,562 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
479 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,600 mm
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,818 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,543 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
455 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
-
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
156 - 177 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
185 km/h
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
280 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
115 - 130 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
2022
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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
MG
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