The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13)
€ 51,300
€ 63,200
€ 51,300
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 530i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ActiveHybrid 5.
530i
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
530i
ActiveHybrid 5
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.13 %
General
530i
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
530i
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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
530i
268 hp
335 hp
ActiveHybrid 5
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
530i
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ActiveHybrid 5
Performance
530i
ActiveHybrid 5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 5
▶ REPLAY
14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
530i
14.23 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i
ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
530i
28 mpg
37 mpg
ActiveHybrid 5
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
524 mi
Range
651 mi
530i
524 mi
651 mi
ActiveHybrid 5
Environmental Impact
157.2 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
530i
157.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
ActiveHybrid 5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i
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
