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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
349 km
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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
0 - 177 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
3 - 6
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,920 mm
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Height
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Height
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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
955 - 1,323 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
Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
120 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
260 - 370 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
88 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Toyota
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