2013 BMW 7 Series vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5
To start off, both 2013 BMW 7 Series and 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 BMW 7 Series and 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 are equipped with a 2,979 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 weights approximately 7 kg more than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5.
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2013 BMW 7 Series | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 7 Series | ActiveHybrid 5 |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2 :1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5214 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2134 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |