The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 65,700
€ 47,500
€ 65,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the 525i.
ActiveHybrid 5
525i
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 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
525i
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.65 %
General
ActiveHybrid 5
525i
F10
Generation
E60
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ActiveHybrid 5
525i
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-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
335 hp
215 hp
525i
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
ActiveHybrid 5
525i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 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
525i
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 5
525i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
28 mpg
525i
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
524 mi
ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
524 mi
525i
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).
157.2 kWh
ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
525i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 5
525i
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
