The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 52,800
€ 66,000
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ActiveHybrid 3 is 1.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the M3.
ActiveHybrid 3
M3
56.3
71.3
80
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182
108.7
180.3
182 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ActiveHybrid 3
M3
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.88 %
General
ActiveHybrid 3
M3
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
M3
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW S65
N55-B30
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
414 hp
M3
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3
Performance
ActiveHybrid 3
M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 3
M3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
19 mpg
M3
44 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
600 mi
Range
316 mi
ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
316 mi
M3
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).
235 kWh
ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
235 kWh
M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 3
M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
