Bmw 535i Activehybrid 5
By Jonathan Crouch Introduction Back in 2011, BMW took the plunge into the hybrid sector with this, the ActiveHybrid5, a petrol/electric 5 Series saloon that at first glance, looked a very tempting executive segment choice. Using the turbocharged 3.0-litre straight six from the 535i, it added an electric motor to up the power to 325PS and offers driving dynamics of a kind that at the time of. The ActiveHybrid 5 is BMW's latest contribution to the expanding world of hybrid motoring.
It was created in the spirit of environmental good citizenship without sacrificing the ability to get. The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 offers no significant fuel economy or acceleration benefit versus a 535i and costs significantly more. You'd be better off gluing a "Hybrid" badge onto a regular 5 Series.
This is the BMW ActiveHybrid 5. And if you haven't guessed already, that means it's a hybrid version of BMW's 5-series executive saloon. Essentially it's an electrified 535i, and rather.
BMW has taken the 535i's 302bhp 3.0. Research the 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 at Cars.com and find specs, pricing, MPG, safety data, photos, videos, reviews and local inventory. Woodcliff Lake, NJ - September 29,2011 BMW today announced the introduction of its newest hybrid, the 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5.
Based on the BMW 535i Sedan, the ActiveHybrid 5 brings together BMW's 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine, an electric drive system and an eight. The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 isn't an economy car. That much becomes obvious the moment you realise that its primary powerplant is the same turbocharged 3.0-litre, six.
The BMW Active Hybrid 5 is based on the 5 Series executive saloon, and is the first BMW hybrid to be offered in right. Are you looking to buy a car but can't decide between a BMW 535i or BMW ActiveHybrid 5? Use our side by side comparison to help you make a decision. We compare design, practicality, price, features, engine, transmission, fuel consumption, driving, safety & ownership of both models and give you our expert verdict.