Overview
The 2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Sedan fares well in the compact sedan segment. Adding $17,200 to the price of the standard Inline-4 gasoline variant, the 2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Sedan carries a base price of $50,150 and is offered in a single trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6 supported by a 54-hp electric motor. Mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission makes 335 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy on offer is 28mpg. The performance of the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 remains at par with the gasoline variant, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds. BMW offers the same 13 colors for the ActiveHybrid 3. The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 competes directly only with the Infiniti Q50 Hybrid. Indirect rivals from the midsize sedan segment include the Lexus ES300h and the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.
