The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 65,700
€ 39,700
€ 65,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ActiveHybrid 5 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 523i.
ActiveHybrid 5
523i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ActiveHybrid 5
523i
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
18.19 %
General
ActiveHybrid 5
523i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ActiveHybrid 5
523i
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N53
N55-B30
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
335 hp
187 hp
523i
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
ActiveHybrid 5
523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 5
523i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
31 mpg
523i
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
580 mi
ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
580 mi
523i
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).
142.1 kWh
ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 5
523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
