The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 52,800

€ 36,100

€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 325i.
ActiveHybrid 3
325i
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
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ActiveHybrid 3
325i
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.14 %

General
ActiveHybrid 3
325i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ActiveHybrid 3
325i
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N52
N55-B30
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
215 hp
325i
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325i
Performance
ActiveHybrid 3
325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

325i
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 3
325i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
26 mpg
325i
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
600 mi
Range
435 mi
ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
435 mi
325i
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).
170.4 kWh
ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 3
325i
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