2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, both 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 and 2013 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2013 BMW M3.
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 ActiveHybrid 3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW M3. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2013 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | 2013 BMW M3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 12.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4618 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2031 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1429 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 63 L |
