The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 69,800
€ 52,800
€ 69,800
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 a little. The M3 is 4.4 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 1.8 cm taller than the ActiveHybrid 3.
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
1447
1817
2005
1429
1811
2031
1817 mm
Width
1811 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1447 mm
Height
1429 mm
2761
4580
2810
4624
4580 mm
Length
4624 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.73 %
General
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
E90
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW N55
S65-B40
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3999 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
M3
414 bhp
335 bhp
ActiveHybrid 3
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
M3
400 NM
450 NM
ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 3
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4.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.16 kg/bhp
M3
4.11 kg/bhp
5.16 kg/bhp
ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
M3
24 mpg
48 mpg
ActiveHybrid 3
17 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
329 mi
Range
600 mi
M3
329 mi
600 mi
ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
225.5 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
225.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3
ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
390 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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