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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

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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:

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,023 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Primastar Transporter

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 170 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers markedly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 97 Nm more.

2 Series Active Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is visibly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,926 kg. The difference is around 381 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries significantly more – 1,110 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 605 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer holds a decisive overall lead 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
Nissan Primastar Transporter

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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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Nissan Primastar Transporter

The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Nissan Primastar Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,956 mm
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
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Nissan
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