The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 35,300

€ 52,800

€ 35,300
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 325d DPF is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the ActiveHybrid 3.
325d 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
325d DPF
ActiveHybrid 3
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.52 %

General
325d 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
325d DPF
ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N55
M57-D30
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
325d DPF
194 hp
335 hp
ActiveHybrid 3
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
325d DPF
ActiveHybrid 3
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

325d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

ActiveHybrid 3
▶ REPLAY
18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
325d DPF
18.18 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d DPF
ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
325d DPF
37 mpg
40 mpg
ActiveHybrid 3
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
592 mi
Range
600 mi
325d DPF
592 mi
600 mi
ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
131.6 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
325d DPF
131.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d 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