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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Toyota Proace Transporter comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or Toyota Proace Transporter?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs Toyota Proace Transporter: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Toyota Proace Transporter

  • considerably more electric range
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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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Toyota Proace Transporter costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 135 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 349 km, about 267 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

Proace Transporter

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 clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers markedly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 107 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.

Seats: Toyota Proace Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is marginally lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,656 kg. The difference is around 111 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries considerably more – 1,323 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 818 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer stands well ahead of its rival 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
Toyota Proace Transporter

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Toyota Proace Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Toyota Proace Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
349 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
955 - 1,323 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, G
Brand
BMW
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Toyota
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