The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 53,600
€ 33,400
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the ActiveHybrid 3 is 0.4 inches shorter.
ActiveHybrid 3
318i
56.3
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ActiveHybrid 3
318i
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.74 %
General
ActiveHybrid 3
318i
F30
Generation
F30
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-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW B38
N55-B30
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
134 hp
318i
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
ActiveHybrid 3
318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 3
318i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
46 mpg
318i
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
600 mi
Range
731 mi
ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
731 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).
96.6 kWh
ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 3
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
