2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5

To start off, both 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 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 ActiveHybrid 3 and 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 are equipped with a 2,979 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 296 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3.

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, both vehicles can yield 407 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Make BMW BMW
Model ActiveHybrid 3 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 296 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89 mm 89 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2 10.2 :1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 210 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.2 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 1735 kg 1980 kg
Vehicle Length 4636 mm 4899 mm
Vehicle Width 2031 mm 2094 mm
Vehicle Height 1429 mm 1464 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2968 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.9 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 67 L


 

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