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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Porsche Boxster - Differences and prices compared

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?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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Porsche Boxster

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 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.

2 Series Active Tourer

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 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.

2 Series Active Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Porsche Boxster

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from about £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
  • Electric Range : 82 km

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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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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Porsche Boxster

The 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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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Porsche Boxster

Costs and Consumption

Price
31500 - 48000 £
Price
136000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L
Consumption L/100km
12.70 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1545 - 1920 kg
Curb weight
1485 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
4386 mm
Length
4418 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1822 mm
Height
1576 mm
Height
1252 mm
Max trunk capacity
1370 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.40 s
Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
Max Speed
308 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.