The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 66,000
€ 52,800
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 M3 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the ActiveHybrid 3.
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
57
71.5
78.9
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.3
110.6
182
180.3 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.88 %
General
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW N55
S65-B40
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
M3
414 hp
335 hp
ActiveHybrid 3
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
M3
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 3
▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
M3
8.95 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
40 mpg
M3
19 mpg
40 mpg
ActiveHybrid 3
13 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
316 mi
Range
600 mi
M3
316 mi
600 mi
ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
235 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).
111.8 kWh
M3
235 kWh
111.8 kWh
ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
