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BMW 2 Series vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (39,200 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Toyota Land Cruiser?

BMW 2 Series vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

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  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 2 Series is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,200 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,820 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

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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 offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 325 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers noticeably more torque with 650 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series is considerably lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 855 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers considerably more boot space – 742 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 352 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries clearly more – 750 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 350 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series is clearly superior 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 £39,200
2 Series

BMW 2 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 10 L/100km
BMW 2 Series
Toyota Land Cruiser

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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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BMW 2 Series
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,200 - 98,600 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

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