Car A
BMW 125i
The BMW 125i is a compact hatchback that blends strong acceleration with efficient running for daily family and city use. Its five-seat layout and usable 380-liter trunk make it a good value in its segment.
BMW 125i
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
BMW 225e Active Tourer
Hatchback · Hybrid · FWD
Car B
BMW 225e Active Tourer
The BMW 225e Active Tourer is a hybrid 5-seat hatchback tailored to city use, pairing a 57 km electric-only range with very low 1.6 combined consumption. It adds brisk 0-100 km/h in 6.6 s and a practical 405-liter trunk, making it a balanced family compact with good value in its segment.
Why compared
same body typesame ranking profilesame seatssimilar pricestrong ranking match
Usage fit
Family
63
/
55
City
59
/
64
Budget / value
60
/
53
Road trip
41
/
42
Performance
34
/
23
Cargo
21
/
22
Practical
51
/
43
Premium
50
/
47
Winter
26
/
26
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 125i · Orange = BMW 225e Active Tourer
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW 125i
BMW 225e Active Tourer
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW 125i
- Efficient for its class with a combined consumption of 5.5
- Strong performance: 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s and 265 hp
- Practical for small families with 5 seats and a 380 L hatch
- City-friendly footprint and surefooted FWD for commuting
- 380 L cargo area may feel tight for bulky or cargo-heavy use
- FWD may not suit drivers seeking all-wheel traction for harsh winters
- Gasoline-only powertrain with no electrified option in this spec
- Price around 45,000 can exceed tighter compact-car budgets
BMW 225e Active Tourer
- Efficient for city commutes with 57 km electric-only range and 1.6 combined consumption
- Quick acceleration (0-100 km/h in 6.6 s) for confident merging and overtakes
- Practical 5-seat layout with a 405-liter trunk for everyday family errands
- Price of 38000 offers good value in its segment
- 405-liter trunk can feel limited for cargo-heavy needs
- Front-wheel drive only; no AWD on this variant
- 57 km electric range may not cover longer daily routes without frequent charging
- Prioritizes efficiency over enthusiast-oriented performance and handling
Verdict
Pick BMW 125i if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW 125i is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick BMW 225e Active Tourer if…
Performance & capability
BMW 225e Active Tourer is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.