2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5

BMW ActiveHybrid 5 will released as 2012My, which powered by 300HP 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder with an electric drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The electric motor delivers an output 55-horses and makes 155 lb-ft of torque available from rest.


The result, BMW ActiveHybrid 5 can generates a combined output of 335-horses and up to 330 lb-ft, allowing the sedan to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (96km/h) in 5.7 seconds (preliminary). That's the same time needed by the standard 535i sedan with 300HP, which returns 30mpg highway and has an MRSP of $52,250.

Support by the lithium-ion battery, BMW ActiveHybrid 5 give up to approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) at an average speed of 22 mph (35 km/h). BMW added that the sedan also features ECO PRO mode, which switches off the combustion engine while coasting at speeds of up to 100 mph (160 km/h) to further improve fuel economy.