The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13) vs. BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 63,200
€ 57,900
€ 63,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 5 is 0.3 inches shorter.
ActiveHybrid 5
535i
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
535i
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.41 %
General
ActiveHybrid 5
535i
F10
Generation
F10
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ActiveHybrid 5
535i
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N55
N55-B30
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
335 hp
302 hp
535i
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i
Performance
ActiveHybrid 5
535i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
535i
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 5
535i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
31 mpg
535i
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
572 mi
ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
572 mi
535i
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).
144 kWh
ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
535i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 5
535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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