New BMW ActiveHybrid 5

The BMW Activehybrid 5 features standard Driving Dynamics Control is an ECO PRO mode. BMW promises that despite all the eco features, this car still drives as well as the normal 5er. Double-wishbone front and integral rear suspensions, Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering, a high-performance brake system and 18-inch alloy wheels. Dynamic Damper Control, featuring electronically controlled shock absorbers, is available as an option. The Dynamic Stability Control system, which stabilizes the vehicle by individually applying the brakes and reducing engine power, also incorporates functions such as Dynamic Traction Control, the Anti-lock Braking System, Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Brake Control, Brake Assist, Brake Fade Compensation, Brake Drying and Start-Off Assistant.

Yes, the ActiveHybrid 5 combines a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder with an electric drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The electric motor produces an extra 55 horsepower, but the maximum output of whole powertrain is 340 hp.

Strangely, BMW has not released an exact economy figure for a car that’s all about economy, saying only that it “limits average fuel consumption to between 6.4 and 7.0 litres per 100 kilometers (44 – 40 mpg)”. But we can tell you the ActiveHybrid 5 emits 149 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

BMW decided to base the first hybrid version of the latest 5-Series on the 535i – not the wisest choice if you're targeting fuel efficiency and low emissions. The new 5er, which is identified by the "ActiveHybrid" badges and the bespoke alloy wheels, combines BMW's 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.

BMW has not yet revealed pricing nor fuel economy figures for the hybrid version of the new 5-Series.
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.