The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 63,200
€ 61,200
€ 63,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ActiveHybrid 5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 540i.
ActiveHybrid 5
540i
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
116.9
192.9
117.1
194.3
192.9 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ActiveHybrid 5
540i
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.24 %
General
ActiveHybrid 5
540i
F10
Generation
G30
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
540i
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW B58
N55-B30
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
335 hp
335 hp
540i
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
ActiveHybrid 5
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
540i
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 5
540i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
36 mpg
540i
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
651 mi
Range
650 mi
ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
650 mi
540i
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).
123.1 kWh
ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 5
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















