BMW 2 Series vs Toyota Kluger

The BMW 2 Series starts from $61,800 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Kluger opens at $62,410. That makes the BMW 2 Series the more affordable entry point by $610.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $67,980 and $68,651 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Kluger by roughly $1,000 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The BMW 2 Series features a 10.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Kluger gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW 2 Series stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Kluger. The Toyota Kluger counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW 2 Series gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota Kluger offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the BMW 2 Series and 3-zone in the Toyota Kluger.

The BMW 2 Series uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Toyota Kluger responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid making 184kW and 242Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Toyota Kluger has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 115kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota Kluger is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW 2 Series measures 4,546mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 420mm shorter than the Toyota Kluger at 4,966mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Kluger generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 360L in the BMW 2 Series and 241L in the Toyota Kluger, giving the BMW 2 Series a 119L advantage. The Toyota Kluger seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota Kluger leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,796/year for the BMW 2 Series and $1,596/year for the Toyota Kluger. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Kluger.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW 2 Series) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Kluger). Both match on warranty length.