While journalists around the world are trying out the high performance F10 BMW M5 in Spain, BMW has just premiered the latest addition to the F10 range – the BMW ActiveHybrid 5. The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 mates the 535i’s potent 306 horsepower six cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine to a 55 horsepower electric drive system.
Combined power output is 340 horsepower, and average fuel consumption is between 6.4 to 7 litres per 100km, or 44.1mpg. In terms of performance, the ActiveHybrid 5 hits 100km/h in 5.9 seconds. As a comparison, a stock 535i does the same in 6 seconds.
This isn’t exactly a pure fuel economy machine – if you’re looking for that, you might as well go for the 520d EfficientDynamics which can do 62.8mpg average compared to the ActiveHybrid 5’s 44.1mpg. But that efficiency-focused oil burner 5-er only hits 100km/h in 8.2 seconds. This is more of a slightly greener way to enjoy BMW’s 6 cylinder turbo.
This hybrid 5 is able to run on electric power alone at speeds of up to 60km/h, and while coasting at speeds of up to 160km/h in ECO PRO mode, the combustion engine can be shut off and fully decoupled. The ActiveHybrid 5’s battery stores enough juice to give the ActiveHybrid 5 an all-electric driving range of up to 4km at an average speed of 35km/h.
The 96 cell lithium ion battery is stored in the trunk, which reduces the luggage area space by about 145 litres, so you’ve got 375 litres to play with. Other than powering the electric motor, this also powers up an electric air conditioning compressor to ensure the interior is cool even when the combustion engine is shut off. An electric air cond compressor is necessary because usually it is powered by a crank belt, which naturally would not be powered while the crank is not spinning during times the combustion engine is shut off.
Visually, the ActiveHybrid 5 is differentiated by the “ActiveHybrid 5” lettering on the C pillar, kidney grilles with galvanised slats, matte chrome exhaust tailpipes, and optionally 18 inch Streamline light alloy wheels that are designed for aerodynamic efficiency. It is also the only model that can be ordered in Bluewater metallic.
On the inside, there are door sill strips and an aluminium plate on the cupholder cover with the “ActiveHybrid 5” lettering, and in the engine bay there’s a bespoke engine cover bearing the inscription “ActiveHybrid 5”, and finally a “ActiveHybrid Power Unit” lettering in the luggage area for the battery casing.
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Do you guys think it will come to Malaysia?.
It might, but the price may not be as attractive as the diesels. This is not meant to be an alternative for the petrol units but more of a variant to those keen enough to try something new.
How to come to Malaysia when even the F10 twin turbo petrol 2.0 also not even here despite being sold overseas for 2 months now. So disgraceful. How to drive ultimate driving machine when you are selling old stock?
BMW Germany, pls get another principal in Malaysia who can sync your global launches simultaneously. We are like 3rd world, get all the technology several months or even years later.
BMW Malaysia now so desperate, they are clearing old stock of their 528i at attractive interest rate cause they know nobody will buy a 3.0 528i when the twin turbo 2.0 528i actually comes to Malaysia.
Jasbir,
if they bring in also we can’t afford, so why complaint?
BTW, we are really 3rd world, so just live with it.
this makes the Honda CRZ look stupid….haha
first!!
i mean… for any car maker to use lithiom ion battery… BMW is the first one, right?
lol
Don’t worry, Audi will be second and Merc third.
Kalau ada duit, saya mau beli yang ni.
mari2 kita cari duit banyak2.
Kalau tak ada? beli Sonata?
BMW hybrid interesting… so how long have they been in the game….to be consider credible?.
Looks like feeling the pressure from Lexus hybrid ….
if not mistaken, lexus is still using nickel metal hydride… err, NiMh.. which is bulkier.
lithium ion is the kind of battery used in calculator. or watches. a lot smaller than NiMh.
toyota is studying feasibilties with lithium ion but they are not ready for production yet
well that is typical toyota… prolong testing for reliability before rolling out to consumers. Others make the consumers do the testing. That is why if you owned a BMW you will know there is always a “improve part” .
So, the brake pedal issue is the outcome of “prolong testing” ? Good luck to you.
brake pedal issue due to thick carpet.. not electronic…
So, the “thick carpet” issue is the outcome of “prolong testing” ?
BMW use petrol sure must be betterer
will it have a hybrid tax?
good. but they should mated it to a 2.0 engine