The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 53,600
€ 45,500
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 330i.
ActiveHybrid 3
330i
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
178.4
182 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ActiveHybrid 3
330i
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.75 %
General
ActiveHybrid 3
330i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ActiveHybrid 3
330i
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N53
N55-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
268 hp
330i
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330i
Performance
ActiveHybrid 3
330i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330i
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.7 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
13.7 lb/hp
330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 3
330i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
28 mpg
330i
43 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
600 mi
Range
472 mi
ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
472 mi
330i
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).
157.2 kWh
ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
330i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 3
330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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