The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525d (13 - 16)
€ 63,200
€ 47,400
€ 63,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 5 is 0.3 inches shorter.
ActiveHybrid 5
525d
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
525d
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.39 %
General
ActiveHybrid 5
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ActiveHybrid 5
525d
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N47
N55-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
335 hp
215 hp
525d
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
ActiveHybrid 5
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 5
525d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
48 mpg
525d
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
888 mi
ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
888 mi
525d
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).
100.7 kWh
ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 5
525d
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
