The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13)
€ 46,600
€ 63,200
€ 46,600
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 525xi is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ActiveHybrid 5.
525xi
ActiveHybrid 5
58.3
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
58.3 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
525xi
ActiveHybrid 5
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.65 %
General
525xi
ActiveHybrid 5
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525xi
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-B30
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
525xi
215 hp
335 hp
ActiveHybrid 5
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
525xi
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ActiveHybrid 5
Performance
525xi
ActiveHybrid 5
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 5
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
525xi
17.64 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xi
ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
525xi
29 mpg
37 mpg
ActiveHybrid 5
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
537 mi
Range
651 mi
525xi
537 mi
651 mi
ActiveHybrid 5
Environmental Impact
153.5 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
525xi
153.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
ActiveHybrid 5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xi
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
