BMW 2 Series Active Tourer F45 (2015) To improve For a start, the damping needs to be a bit more firm, I find body roll to be particularly bad in this one. Also, another thing, the engine really needs a boost. It is definitely lacking in power. The boot is above average, something like a CX-5 or a CRV which is bigger and cheaper would transport people across in more comfort.

For a start, to drive, the 2AT isn't particularly very nice. The 1.5 engine is smooth at idle and revs well, but the revs do not translate to propulsion, as the car feels very slow to pull away. Getting to highway speeds needs time too. This is where the more powerful Merc helps. In fact, I would say a Citroen C4 Picasso at the same price would be worth a look too.

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is a spacious five seat MPV that is a rival for cars like the Citroen C4 Picasso and Volkswagen Golf SV. You will have to work the engine fairly hard through the standard six speed gearbox if you want hearty acceleration, but generally it's just as adequate in everyday driving as the 218d.