Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 4 recorded runs

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 4.5 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 5.6 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 4.5sec 2011 7 Sedan

Average 0–60 5.00sec Across 4 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 13.38sec @ 107.3 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 5.6sec 2012 5 Sedan

Across 4 verified runs, the BMW ActiveHybrid ranges from 4.5 to 5.6 seconds 0–60, with a 5.00-second average.

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Tests by model year

4 tests · 3 years

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Model Year 3

2013

BMW ActiveHybrid · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 5.00 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.50 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#03

2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Sedan

5.0sec 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

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

2012

BMW ActiveHybrid · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 5.60 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.00 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#04

2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Sedan

5.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.00s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph

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0–60 mph 5.60 sec

¼ Mile ET 14.00 sec

Trap Speed 102.0 mph

Engine 3.0L Turbo I-6 +AC 1.35-kWh

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 8A

MPG EPA 23 C / 30 H / 22 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Hybrid

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #4 of 4

2011

BMW ActiveHybrid · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.70 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.00 sec

Recorded Tests 2

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2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Sedan

4.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.80s ¼ mi @ 112.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 12.80 sec

Trap Speed 112.0 mph

Engine 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 +AC

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 8A

MPG EPA 17 C / 24 H / 21 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Hybrid

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #1 of 4

#02

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Sedan

4.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.20s ¼ mi @ 110.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.90 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.20 sec

Trap Speed 110.0 mph

Engine 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 +AC

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 8A

MPG EPA 17 C / 24 H / 23.1 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Hybrid

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #2 of 4

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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Frequently asked

6 questions

The quickest BMW ActiveHybrid on record is the 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.80 seconds at 112.0 mph.

The slowest recorded BMW ActiveHybrid is the 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Sedan, which takes 5.6 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.00 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 4 verified runs, a BMW ActiveHybrid reaches 60 mph in 5.00 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.38 seconds at roughly 107.3 mph.

We have verified test data for 3 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

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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