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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Peugeot 408?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is somewhat cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,617 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 374 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

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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 240 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers noticeably more torque with 477 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 117 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 408 is only slightly lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries marginally more – 505 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 leads convincingly 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 £35,100
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Peugeot 408

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.6 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 - 456 km
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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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Peugeot 408

The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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Klaudia
15 Jan 2026, 19:46:29

This is one of the most beautiful cars of our time, in an era when every brand churns out cookie‑cutter models — as long as they look like an SUV. It's comfortable, incredibly spacious, picks up nicely on the road and always makes a great impression everywhere ;)

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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