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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer comparison
Compare performance (625 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 31,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?
8 Series Coupé
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 significantly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,500 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.
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 BMW 8 Series Coupé offers significantly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 273 Nm more.
8 Series Coupé
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is a bit lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers very slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 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.
from £31,500
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
BMW 8 Series Coupé
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
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BMW 8 Series Coupé
The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.
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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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BMW 8 Series Coupé
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
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Price
31,500 - 48,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
82 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
14.2 kWh
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
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Fuel tank capacity
47 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
MPV
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Seats
4 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
2 - 4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
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Length
4,386 mm
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Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
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Width
1,824 mm
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Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
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Height
1,576 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,370 L
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Payload
370 - 545 kg
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
333 - 625 HP
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
245 - 460 kW
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
BMW
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