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DS Automobiles DS 7 vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 31,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 7 or BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

DS Automobiles DS 7 vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 7

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  • a bit more trunk space

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

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

DS 7

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 DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,422 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

2 Series Active Tourer

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 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers significantly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 196 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers noticeably more torque with 477 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 177 Nm more.

DS 7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is very slightly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 106 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers a bit more boot space – 555 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries noticeably more – 505 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer holds a decisive overall lead 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Price
31,500 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
82 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.2 kWh
co2
145 g/km
co2
65 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
47 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Length
-
Length
4,386 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Height
-
Height
1,576 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,370 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
465 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
BMW
Is the DS Automobiles DS 7 offered with different drivetrains?

The DS Automobiles DS 7 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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