Compare performance (326 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Porsche Boxster?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 104,528 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 9.8 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Boxster offers noticeably more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 174 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Boxster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers very slightly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 27 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Porsche Boxster is only slightly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers considerably more boot space – 470 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 348 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries clearly more – 505 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is far ahead overall 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.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
136,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
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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
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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
-
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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
-
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
122 L
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Length
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Length
4,418 mm
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,822 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,252 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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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
3.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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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
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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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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