The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13) vs. BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 63,200
€ 119,900
€ 63,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ActiveHybrid 5 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the M5.
ActiveHybrid 5
M5
57.6
73.2
82.4
58
74.9
83.7
73.2 in
Width
74.9 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
116.9
192.9
117.4
195.5
192.9 in
Length
195.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ActiveHybrid 5
M5
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.77 %
General
ActiveHybrid 5
M5
F10
Generation
F90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ActiveHybrid 5
M5
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW S63
N55-B30
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
335 hp
592 hp
M5
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
ActiveHybrid 5
M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
M5
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.22 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
7.22 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 5
M5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
22 mpg
M5
41 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
651 mi
Range
395 mi
ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
395 mi
M5
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).
202.8 kWh
ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
202.8 kWh
M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 5
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
