2014 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

Superior interior quality

Cramped rear seats

Mild exterior styling revisions

A plethora of luxury features

Fuel economy doesn't improve much compared to the standard version

Updated iDrive with touchpad

A refined and really quick hybrid powertrain

Specs & Features

$61,400

price

335 hp @ 5800 rpm

horsepower

330 lb.-ft.

torque

8-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

3.0L 6cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2014 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 335 horsepower and 300 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 2014 ActiveHybrid 5 achieves a combined fuel economy of 26 MPG. As part of the midsize sedan class, the ActiveHybrid 5 competes with the Infiniti Q70 Hybrid Sedan, the Lexus GS 450h Hybrid Sedan, and the Acura RLX Hybrid Sedan. It offers a single trim, starting off at an MSRP of $61,400.

Buying Advice

Being a standalone trim level, we recommend some additional features such as the 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, a self-parking system, self-closing doors, and a self-parking system.

Trims

    Base
    $61,400 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Heated mirrors
    • Rear air conditioning with controls
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof

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Price

$61,400

Engine

hybrid

Rating

8.47

Horsepower

335 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

330 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

Capacity

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2014 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Hybrid vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.7 sec-168 mph
    5.2 sec--
    5.4 sec13.6 sec172 mph
    6.7 sec14.5 sec124 mph
    7.6 sec14.7 sec147 mph
    8.8 sec16.7 sec-

    2014 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 mpg17.7 gal.407.1/531 mi.
      40 mpg39 mpg40 mpg17.2 gal.688/670.8 mi.
      38 mpg37 mpg38 mpg13.5 gal.513/499.5 mi.
      29 mpg34 mpg31 mpg17.8 gal.516.2/605.2 mi.
      29 mpg34 mpg31 mpg17.4 gal.504.6/591.6 mi.
      28 mpg32 mpg30 mpg15.1 gal.422.8/483.2 mi.

      2014 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Hybrid vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        193.4 in.73.2 in.57.6 in.5.6 in.116.9 in.
        196.1 in.74.4 in.57.7 in.3.8 in.112.2 in.
        194.7 in.72.6 in.59.1 in.6 in.114.2 in.
        194.1 in.73.4 in.58.1 in.5 in.112.2 in.
        192.7 in.71.7 in.57.1 in.5 in.111 in.
        192.1 in.73 in.57.9 in.6 in.113.2 in.

        2014 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Hybrid vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          10 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.102.1 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.
          15.9 cu.ft.-15.9 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.
          12.1 cu.ft.100.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.
          11.3 cu.ft.103.6 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.

          2014 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.
            12.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.
            11.1 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.
            13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.
            15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.
            11.3 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.

            2014 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Hybrid vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              860 lbs.4365 lbs.
              1080 lbs.3660 lbs.
              935 lbs.4190 lbs.
              -3828 lbs.
              850 lbs.4312 lbs.
              -4189 lbs.

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