BMW ActiveHybrid 0–60 Times
The BMW ActiveHybrid 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested BMW ActiveHybrid is the 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.80 seconds at 112.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested BMW ActiveHybrid is the 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Sedan, which took 5.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.00 seconds at 102.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the BMW ActiveHybrid tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.00 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.38 seconds at 107.25 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.50sec
2011 7 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
5.00sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
13.38sec
@ 107.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.60sec
2012 5 Sedan
Across 4 verified runs, the BMW ActiveHybrid ranges from 4.50 to 5.60 seconds 0–60, with a 5.00-second average.
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BMW ActiveHybrid Performance Overview
BMW’s ActiveHybrid line was a short-run hybrid performance branch produced from 2011 to 2013, blending electric assistance with the brand’s contemporary turbocharged sedan platforms. Across 4 verified tests spanning those three model years, the recorded range runs from 4.5 to 5.6 seconds to 60 mph, with quarter-miles averaging 13.38 seconds at 107.3 mph. The earliest and quickest result came from the F01 ActiveHybrid 7, where the 2011 7 Sedan reached 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 12.8 seconds at 112 mph. In this period, output ranged from 335 to 455 hp, with N55- and N63-based hybrid systems defining the tested cars.
After that early peak, the range broadened into smaller and less powerful applications. The F10 ActiveHybrid 5 is represented by a 2012 5 Sedan at 5.6 seconds to 60 mph, while the later F30 ActiveHybrid 3 brought the concept into the compact-sedan class with a 335-hp N55 hybrid setup. The 2013 3 Sedan posted 5.0 seconds to 60 mph, matching the model-wide average. As measured here, the ActiveHybrid remains a gasoline-electric sedan line whose quickest expression was the early F01 7 Series-based application.
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BMW ActiveHybrid 0–60 Times by Generation: F01 to F30
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F30 | 2013–2015 | 5.00s | 5.00s — 2013 3 Sedan | 1 | The F30 generation (2013–2015) averaged 5.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2013 3 Sedan at 5.00 seconds. Output was 335 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6 +AC 1.3-kWh configurations. |
| F01 | 2010–2012 | 5.00s | 4.50s — 2011 7 Sedan | 3 | The F01 generation (2010–2012) averaged 5.00 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2011 7 Sedan at 4.50 seconds. Output ranged from 335 to 455 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6 +AC 1.35-kWh, 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 +AC configurations. |
F30
2013–2015
Avg 0–60
5.00s
Fastest
5.00s
Tests
1
2013 3 Sedan
The F30 generation (2013–2015) averaged 5.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2013 3 Sedan at 5.00 seconds. Output was 335 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6 +AC 1.3-kWh configurations.
F01
2010–2012
Avg 0–60
5.00s
Fastest
4.50s
Tests
3
2011 7 Sedan
The F01 generation (2010–2012) averaged 5.00 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2011 7 Sedan at 4.50 seconds. Output ranged from 335 to 455 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6 +AC 1.35-kWh, 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 +AC configurations.
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BMW ActiveHybrid 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 tests · 3 years
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2013 BMW ActiveHybrid
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.50
sec
Recorded Tests
1
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2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Sedan
5.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.50s
¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 105.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo I-6 +AC 1.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 335 hp
- Torque
- 332 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,090 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 33 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 4
How we verify BMW ActiveHybrid performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW ActiveHybrid trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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BMW ActiveHybrid 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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BMW ActiveHybrid performance FAQs
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The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 reaches 60 mph in 5.0 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile is 13.5 seconds at 105 mph. That current-year test is for the 3 Sedan, rated at 335 horsepower and 332 lb-ft, with rear-wheel drive and a hybrid powertrain.
The quickest BMW ActiveHybrid on record is the 2011 ActiveHybrid 7 Sedan, with a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model line at 12.8 seconds at 112 mph, making it the overall performance benchmark among recorded ActiveHybrid tests.
The fastest stock BMW ActiveHybrid is also the 2011 ActiveHybrid 7 Sedan. Its best recorded 0-60 run is 4.5 seconds, and that test was logged as stock. With no modified ActiveHybrid runs in the records, the fastest overall and fastest stock results are the same car.
Across 4 recorded BMW ActiveHybrid tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.0 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 13.38 seconds at 107.3 mph. The quickest run to 60 mph is 4.5 seconds, while the slowest recorded ActiveHybrid takes 5.6 seconds.
The F01-generation ActiveHybrid 7 averages 5.0 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 recorded tests. Its quickest run is 4.5 seconds, set by the 2011 7 Sedan. Power ranges from 335 to 455 horsepower across the tested F01 cars, all using hybrid powertrains.
The fastest F01 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 on record is the 2011 7 Sedan at 4.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. That same car also posts the strongest quarter-mile result for the ActiveHybrid range, running 12.8 seconds at 112 mph.
The F30-generation BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is recorded at 5.0 seconds from 0-60 mph. The tested example is the 2013 3 Sedan, which also runs the quarter-mile in 13.5 seconds at 105 mph. Its output is listed at 335 horsepower and 332 lb-ft.
The ActiveHybrid 7 is quicker. Across recorded runs, the 7 Sedan averages 4.7 seconds to 60 mph and has a best of 4.5 seconds. The ActiveHybrid 5 Sedan is recorded at 5.6 seconds to 60 mph, so the 7 Sedan leads by both average and best recorded performance.
The ActiveHybrid 7 is faster than the ActiveHybrid 3 in recorded testing. The 7 Sedan averages 4.7 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 4.5 seconds. The 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Sedan runs 0-60 mph in 5.0 seconds, making it slightly slower than the 7.
BMW ActiveHybrid quarter-mile times average 13.38 seconds at 107.3 mph across 4 recorded tests. The fastest quarter-mile belongs to the 2011 ActiveHybrid 7 Sedan at 12.8 seconds and 112 mph. The 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 records 13.5 seconds at 105 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW ActiveHybrid can do, not a single marketing claim.
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