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Mercedes A Class vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 31,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

Mercedes A Class vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

A Class

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 Active Tourer is only slightly cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,068 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class offers barely more range – reaching up to 85 km, about 3 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

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 Mercedes A Class offers clearly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class is very slightly faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers marginally more torque with 500 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 23 Nm more.

A Class

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, Mercedes A Class is only slightly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers noticeably more boot space – 470 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,370 L, about 245 L more than the Mercedes A Class.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer carries marginally more – 505 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class 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 £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 85 km
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
31,500 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
82 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.2 kWh
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
65 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
47 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Length
4,428 mm
Length
4,386 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Height
1,576 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Max trunk capacity
1,370 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
465 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
225 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 205 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
BMW
Is the Mercedes A Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes A Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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