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Mercedes V Class vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer comparison
Compare performance (237 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 31,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?
Mercedes V Class vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
V Class
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 considerably cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,664 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.
2 Series Active Tourer
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 Active Tourer offers noticeably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 89 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 Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers very slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 23 Nm more.
V Class
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.
Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is significantly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 647 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries substantially more – 908 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 403 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
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.
from £31,500
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Mercedes V Class
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
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Mercedes V Class
The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.
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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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Mercedes V Class
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 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
-
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
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co2
65 - 140 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
Bus
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Body Type
MPV
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Seats
6
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,928 mm
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Width
1,824 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
636 - 908 kg
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
163 - 237 HP
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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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
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
BMW
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