Compare performance (326 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (31500 £ vs 136000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Porsche Boxster?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31500 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 104528 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer manages with 2.90 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.70 L. The difference is about 9.80 L per 100 km.
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 Porsche Boxster has a distinct edge – offering 500 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 174 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Boxster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.50 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Porsche Boxster performs distinct better – reaching 308 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 103 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 477 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 27 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, Porsche Boxster is minimal lighter – 1485 kg compared to 1545 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers convincingly more room – 470 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 348 L.
When it comes to payload, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer convincingly takes the win – 505 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is decisively ahead 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 Porsche Boxster epitomizes the essence of a pure, open-top driving experience with its mid-engine roadster design. Known for its agile handling and dynamic performance, the Boxster seamlessly blends luxury with thrilling precision on the road. Its unmistakable styling and superior engineering continue to captivate automotive enthusiasts who crave a visceral connection to the art of driving.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
31500 - 48000 £
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Price
136000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
12.70 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
288 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
47 L
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
5
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
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Curb weight
1485 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
122 L
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Length
4386 mm
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Length
4418 mm
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Width
1824 mm
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Width
1822 mm
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Height
1576 mm
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Height
1252 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1370 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
270 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
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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
500 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.40 s
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Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
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Max Speed
308 km/h
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
450 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
368 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
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Engine capacity
3996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Porsche
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.