The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 318i (08 - 11)
€ 52,800
€ 29,000
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 ActiveHybrid 3 is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 318i.
ActiveHybrid 3
318i
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
178.4
182 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ActiveHybrid 3
318i
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
17.04 %
General
ActiveHybrid 3
318i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ActiveHybrid 3
318i
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N43
N55-B30
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
141 hp
318i
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
ActiveHybrid 3
318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 3
318i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
37 mpg
318i
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
600 mi
Range
621 mi
ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
621 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
119.4 kWh
ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 3
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
