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BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)

ActiveHybrid 3.0

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2013

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3) 459 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    459 hp
    342 kW
  • Highest torque
    698 Nm
    514 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,925 kg
    4,244 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    163 g/km
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3)459 hpBMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 2)398 hpBMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 1)361 hpBMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0306 hp
Power
459hp342kW+153 hp
398hp297kW+92 hp
361hp269kW+55 hp
306hp228kW
Torque
698Nm514lb-ft+248 Nm
608Nm448lb-ft+158 Nm
549Nm405lb-ft+99 Nm
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,925kg4,244lb
1,925kg4,244lb
1,925kg4,244lb
1,925kg4,244lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,400kg5,291lb
2,400kg5,291lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+25 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.4s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-13.9 s
Calculated
56.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-7.2 s
Calculated
56.8s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.5 s
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s-1.3 s
5.0s-0.9 s
5.3s-0.6 s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
12.5s-5.8 s
Calculated
14.0s-4.3 s
Calculated
15.8s-2.6 s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
5.1s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
362Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,899mm193in
4,899mm193in
4,899mm193in
4,899mm193in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,464mm58in
1,464mm58in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
CO2 emissions
163g/km
163g/km
163g/km
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 306 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3) 459 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 2) 398 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 1) 361 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 306 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3)459 hp5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 2)398 hp5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 1)361 hp5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0306 hp5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3)459 hpBMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 2)398 hpBMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 1)361 hpBMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0306 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
14.0 s
15.8 s
18.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.6 s
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
11.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
191 km/h
119 mph
183 km/h
114 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3) 459 hp has 153 hp more than BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 306 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 306 hp and BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3) 459 hp: 153 hp (114 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3)459 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 2)398 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 1)361 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0306 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3) 459 hp and BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 306 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 2) 398 hp and BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 1) 361 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3)459 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 2)398 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 1)361 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0306 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3)459 hp
459 hp
342 kW
4.6 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 2)398 hp
398 hp
297 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 1)361 hp
361 hp
269 kW
5.3 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3) 459 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3)459 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 2)398 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 1)361 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0306 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3)459 hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 2)398 hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 1)361 hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0306 hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3)459 hpBMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 2)398 hpBMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 1)361 hpBMW5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)ActiveHybrid 3.0306 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
398 hp
297 kW
361 hp
269 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
698 Nm
514 lb-ft
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
549 Nm
405 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
CO2 score
163 g/km
163 g/km
163 g/km
163 g/km
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 306 hp
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10) ActiveHybrid 3.0 (Stage 3) 459 hp

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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