The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13)
€ 41,900
€ 63,200
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 523i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ActiveHybrid 5.
523i
ActiveHybrid 5
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
ActiveHybrid 5
3527 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.89 %
General
523i
ActiveHybrid 5
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
523i
ActiveHybrid 5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N55
N53-B25
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
523i
187 hp
335 hp
ActiveHybrid 5
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ActiveHybrid 5
Performance
523i
ActiveHybrid 5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 5
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
523i
18.86 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
523i
31 mpg
37 mpg
ActiveHybrid 5
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
565 mi
Range
651 mi
523i
565 mi
651 mi
ActiveHybrid 5
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
121.2 kWh
523i
145.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
ActiveHybrid 5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
ActiveHybrid 5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
