The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 32,000

€ 52,800

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 320d DPF is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the ActiveHybrid 3.
320d DPF
ActiveHybrid 3
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178
110.6
182
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
320d DPF
ActiveHybrid 3
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.87 %

General
320d DPF
ActiveHybrid 3
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
320d DPF
ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW N55
M47-D20
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
320d DPF
161 hp
335 hp
ActiveHybrid 3
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
320d DPF
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
320d DPF
ActiveHybrid 3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

ActiveHybrid 3
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
320d DPF
20.4 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d DPF
ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
320d DPF
41 mpg
40 mpg
ActiveHybrid 3
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
665 mi
Range
600 mi
320d DPF
665 mi
600 mi
ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
117.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
320d DPF
117.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d DPF
ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data