The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
€ 53,600
€ 36,500
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 325xi.
ActiveHybrid 3
325xi
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
325xi
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.66 %
General
ActiveHybrid 3
325xi
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ActiveHybrid 3
325xi
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
325xi
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
325xi
Performance
ActiveHybrid 3
325xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
325xi
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 3
325xi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
26 mpg
325xi
43 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
600 mi
Range
426 mi
ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
426 mi
325xi
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).
174.3 kWh
ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 3
325xi
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
