2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Hybrid

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$61,400
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Strong performance from the hybrid setup

Subpar cargo room

Split-folding rear seats are now standard

Sporty character

Feels heavier while driving

Slight power bump

Classy, well-built interior

Impressive fuel economy

Specs & Features

$61,400

price

335 hp @ 5800 rpm

horsepower

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Sedan might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its use must not be overlooked. The ActiveHybrid 5 uses its 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 engine, a single-motor hybrid system, and a 1.35-kWh battery to produce 340 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. This gives the ActiveHybrid 5 a 0-60 of 5.7 seconds. The hybrid engine here supports the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the ActiveHybrid 5 achieves a combined fuel economy of 26 MPG. As part of the midsize sedan class, the ActiveHybrid 5 competes with the Lexus GS 450h Hybrid Sedan and with the less expensive Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Sedan. It offers a single trim, starting off at an MSRP of $61,400.

Buying Advice

Since the ActiveHybrid 5 comes in a single trim level, we recommend opting for the Sport package that adds bigger wheels, adaptive suspension dampers, a sport steering wheel, an increased top speed, and 14-way seats.

Trims

    Base
    $61,400 onwards
    • Auto dimming mirrors
    • Bi-Xenon headlamps
    • Cruise control
    • Dual-Zone automatic climate control
    • Keyless entry and keyless ignition
    • Leatherette seats
    • Sunroof

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Price

$61,400

Engine

hybrid

Rating

7.62

Horsepower

335 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

Capacity

5

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2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Hybrid vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.7 sec13.6 sec167 mph
    5.4 sec14.3 sec172 mph
    6.1 sec14.5 sec-
    6.5 sec--
    7.6 sec15.9 sec147 mph
    9.1 sec17.2 sec109 mph

    2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Hybrid vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg18.492 gal.425.5/555 mi.
      40 mpg39 mpg40 mpg17.2 gal.688/670.8 mi.
      38 mpg37 mpg38 mpg13.5 gal.532/518 mi.
      29 mpg34 mpg31 mpg17.4 gal.504.6/591.6 mi.
      27 mpg32 mpg29 mpg17.8 gal.480.6/569.6 mi.
      24 mpg30 mpg26 mpg21.1 gal.506.40/633 mi.

      2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Hybrid vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        192.874 in.73.228 in.57.637 in.5.551 in.116.85 in.
        194.7 in.72.6 in.59.1 in.6 in.114.2 in.
        194.1 in.73.4 in.58.2 in.5 in.112.1 in.
        192.7 in.71.7 in.57.1 in.6 in.111 in.
        191.7 in.73 in.57.9 in.5.75 in.113.2 in.
        190.7 in.72.4 in.57.3 in.5.5 in.112.2 in.

        2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Hybrid vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          10 cu.ft.100.5 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.110.5 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.
          12.1 cu.ft.100.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.96.5 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.
          11.3 cu.ft.103.6 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.
          13 cu.ft.--

          2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Hybrid vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            150 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
            11.3 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.
            -13 cu.ft.-
            13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.
            11.6 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.
            12.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.

            2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Hybrid vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              860 lbs.4243 lbs.
              -3828 lbs.
              1140 lbs.4129 lbs.
              1035 lbs.4190 lbs.
              -4189 lbs.
              1080 lbs.3660 lbs.

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