Car Buyer's Guide

BMW ActiveHybrid 5

F10 LCI · launched Oct 3 2013 · Sedan · CBU

No longer on sale — shown for reference

The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is the top of 13 5 Series variants, priced at RM498,800.

BMW ActiveHybrid 5

Colours — exterior

  • Alpine White Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Jatoba Metallic
  • Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect Metallic

How this variant compares

528i M Sport is RM79,000 cheaper. Stepping up to the ActiveHybrid 5 adds Sunroof and Reverse Camera.

Powertrain

Engine Tech
24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo, variable valve timing with electric hybrid module
Capacity
2,979 cc
Horsepower
340 hp at 5,800 rpm
Torque
450 Nm at 1,200 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline 6
Fuel
Petrol Hybrid/REV
Bore × Stroke
84 mm × 89.6 mm
Compression Ratio
10.2
Number of Motors
1
Motor Horsepower
55 hp
Motor Torque
210 Nm
EV Range
4 km

Drivetrain

Transmission
Conventional Automatic
Transmission Name
8 Speed Sport Automatic
Gears
8
Transmission Manufacturer
ZF
Driveline
Rear Wheel Drive

Performance & Efficiency

0-100 km/h
5.9 seconds
Rated Economy
6.8 L/100 km
Top Speed
250 km/h
Co2
149 g/km

Dimensions

Length
4,907 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,464 mm
Wheelbase
2,968 mm
Weight
1,925 kg
Fuel Tank
67 litres
Doors
4
Seats
5
Boot Space
375 litres
Front Tyre
245/45R18
Rear Tyre
245/45R18

Chassis

Assembly
Germany (CBU)
Front Suspension
Double wishbones
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Front Wheels
18" Streaming Style 364 Alloy
Rear Wheels
18" Streaming Style 364 Alloy
Steering
Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis Notes
Dynamic Damping Control with Dynamic Drive (Active Anti-Roll Bars)

Crash Safety Ratings

EuroNCAP
5 stars
ANCAP
5 stars

Safety

Airbags
6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD
✓
Stability Control
✓
Immobilizer
✓
Airbag Disable Function
✓
Child Safety Lock
Manual for rear doors
Seat Belts
5 Three-point
ISOFIX
Available on two rear passenger seats

Lighting

Headlamps
Bi-Xenon Projector
Taillamps
LED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
✓
Front Foglamps
✓
Rear Foglamps
✓

Cabin

Front Seats
Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function
Rear Seats
Fold-down Centre Armrest
Front Air-con
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Air-con
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Sunroof
Front, Tilt and Slide
Power Sockets
1 Front, 1 Rear
Interior Lighting
Map Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders
2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun Shade
Powered rear sun shade, manual rear door window shades
Audio
Navigation System with BMW Professional Audio with DVD Drive, Hard Disk storage, MP3 decoder, 10.2" monitor operated by iDrive, Bluetooth, USB + 16 Speaker HiFi System

Comfort & access

Power Windows
Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine Start
Keyless Push Button
Locks
Keyless Operation
Boot Operation
Remote Control Activation
Folding Wing Mirrors
✓

Driving aids

Auto Start/Stop
✓
Auto Headlamps
✓
Auto Wipers
✓
Cruise Control
Passive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
✓
Paddle Shift
✓
Hill Start Assist
✓

Steering wheel

Steering Audio Control
✓
Steering Tilt
✓
Steering Telescopic
✓
Electric Steering Adjustment
✓

Parking & cameras

Parking Sensor Front
4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear
4 Sensors
Reverse Camera
Yes

Infotainment

Bluetooth
✓
Navigation
✓
Head-up Display
✓

Warranty

Warranty Mileage Manufacturer
Unlimited
Warranty Manufacturer
2 years
Warranty Notes
3-year/60,000 km BMW Service + Repair Inclusive, with option for an additional 2-year/40,000 km extension

ActiveHybrid 5 FAQ

How much is the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 in Malaysia?

The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 was priced at RM498,800 OTR (Peninsular Malaysia, without insurance). It is no longer on sale.

What is the difference between the ActiveHybrid 5 and the 528i M Sport?

The ActiveHybrid 5 costs RM79,000 more than the 528i M Sport and adds Sunroof and Reverse Camera.

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