The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13)
€ 90,900
€ 63,200
€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,200
ⓘ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 M5 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ActiveHybrid 5.
M5
ActiveHybrid 5
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
191.1
116.9
192.9
191.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
ActiveHybrid 5
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.92 %
General
M5
ActiveHybrid 5
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5
ActiveHybrid 5
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S85
Engine Series
BMW N55
S85-B50
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
M5
500 hp
335 hp
ActiveHybrid 5
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
M5
384 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ActiveHybrid 5
Performance
M5
ActiveHybrid 5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 5
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8.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
M5
8.07 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
37 mpg
M5
16 mpg
37 mpg
ActiveHybrid 5
10 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
294 mi
Range
651 mi
M5
294 mi
651 mi
ActiveHybrid 5
Environmental Impact
280.3 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).
121.2 kWh
M5
280.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
ActiveHybrid 5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
ActiveHybrid 5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















