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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Porsche Boxster comparison

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?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Porsche Boxster: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Porsche Boxster

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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:

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.

Boxster

Engine and Performance:

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.

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
Porsche Boxster

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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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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
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,485 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
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Length
4,418 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
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Height
1,252 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
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
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
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
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
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