The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 65,700
€ 58,300
€ 65,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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 540i.
ActiveHybrid 5
540i
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
540i
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.87 %
General
ActiveHybrid 5
540i
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 automatic transmission
Engine
ActiveHybrid 5
540i
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N62
N55-B30
Engine Code
N62-B40

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
335 hp
302 hp
540i
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
ActiveHybrid 5
540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
540i
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 5
540i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
24 mpg
540i
39 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
449 mi
ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
449 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).
183.8 kWh
ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
183.8 kWh
540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 5
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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