Full Hybrid (HEV)

2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5

The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is a hybrid sedan. It has a 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine producing 335 hp (250 kW), with an 8-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.

2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5
2012
Year
3,000 cc
Engine
335 hp
Power
Automatic (S8)
Trans.
Full Hybrid (HEV)
Fuel

SPECS

Make BMW Model ActiveHybrid 5
Year 2012 Version / Trim BMW 2012 ActiveHybrid 5
Body Style Sedan Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Space Gray Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic, Glacier Silver Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Mineral Gray Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Melbourne Red Metallic
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In Germany
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Transmission Automatic (S8)
Engine 3.0L 6-cyl Turbo Engine Size 3,000 cc
Power 335 hp / 250 kW Torque 450 Nm / 332 lb-ft
Range / Economy 23 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
Wheelbase — Kerb Weight 1,880 kg (4,145 lb)

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2012 SEDANS

Compared with other 2012 sedans in our database, its 335 hp is 21% more than the average 2012 sedan (276 hp), and it is 16% heavier than the typical sedan.

2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5Average 2012 sedansDifference
Power 335 hp 276 hp (119 cars) +21%
Torque 450 Nm 355 Nm (119 cars) +27%
Kerb weight 1,880 kg 1,623 kg (138 cars) +16%
Engine size 3,000 cc 3,193 cc (135 cars) -6%

Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.

CLOSEST RIVALS

Other 2012 sedans with similar power to the 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5.

CarPower0–60 mphKerb weight
2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 335 hp — 1,880 kg
2012 Audi A6 quattro 335 hp 6.0 s 1,705 kg
2012 Hyundai Genesis 306 hp — 1,697 kg
2012 Ford Mustang 305 hp 5.0 s 1,750 kg
2012 Volvo S80 AWD 300 hp 7.0 s 1,685 kg
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OTHER YEARS OF THE BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 5

FEATURES

Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Memory Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Navigation System
Head-Up Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Reverse Camera
360-Degree Camera
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Sunroof
Alloy Wheels
LED Headlights
Adaptive Headlights
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Push-Button Start