BMW ActiveHybrid 5 vs BMW M3
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 BMW M3
Overview
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Sedan |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $62,100 (best) | $79,300 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $95,762 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $95,762 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $95,762 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.7 gal (best) | 15.6 gal |
Performance
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 473 hp (best) |
| Torque | 332 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 10 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | — | 860 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,288 lbs | 3,840 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in (best) | 4.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in (best) | 112.5 in |
| Length | 193.4 in (best) | 189.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 74.3 in (best) |
| Height | 57.6 in (best) | 56.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW ActiveHybrid 5 | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $62,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Sedan $79,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | Competition Sedan $83,500 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Competition xDrive Sedan $88,600 MSRP |