The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 71,800
€ 52,800
€ 71,800
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 slightly. The M3 is 1.9 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ActiveHybrid 3.
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.3
71.3
80
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
110.7
183.9
110.6
182
183.9 in
Length
182 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.81 %
General
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
F80
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
BMW N55
S55-B30
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
M3
425 hp
335 hp
ActiveHybrid 3
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
M3
406 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 3
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
M3
8.27 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
M3
27 mpg
40 mpg
ActiveHybrid 3
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
424 mi
Range
600 mi
M3
424 mi
600 mi
ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
166.7 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
166.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
