The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 63,200
€ 45,700
€ 63,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 5 is 0.3 inches shorter.
ActiveHybrid 5
520i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
192.9
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ActiveHybrid 5
520i
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.21 %
General
ActiveHybrid 5
520i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ActiveHybrid 5
520i
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N20
N55-B30
Engine Code
N20-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 5
335 hp
181 hp
520i
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
ActiveHybrid 5
520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 5
520i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
38 mpg
520i
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
702 mi
ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
702 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
117.5 kWh
ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 5
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
