The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320i (15 - 18)
€ 53,600
€ 37,900
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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
320i
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
320i
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13 %
General
ActiveHybrid 3
320i
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
320i
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW B48
N55-B30
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
181 hp
320i
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
ActiveHybrid 3
320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 3
320i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
43 mpg
320i
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
600 mi
Range
678 mi
ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
678 mi
320i
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).
104.1 kWh
ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 3
320i
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
