BMW drives the development of its hybrid models and is now bringing in the premium mid-range with the Active Hybrid 3 is a suitable model, which comes in the fall of 2012 to the dealers.
Also see if the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 in United States and Asia, especially its customers, is the powerful yet economical petrol engine is also with us an interesting alternative.
Under the hood of the BMW 335i familiar 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder with a capacity of 306 werkt hp (225 kW). Supports the strong Benzinmotorvon a 55 hp (40 kW) electric motor. Both units provide a system output of 340 hp (250 kW).
So it creates the 3 hybrid in just 5.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h, top speed is 250 km / h On average, the ActiveHybrid should approve three while only 5.9 liters of petrol per 100 kilometers.
Visually you can see the economical jokers to the Active Hybrid 3-lettering on the C-pillars, rear and door sills, and special 18 "alloy wheels in a Streamline design.
Inside can be found in the area of the rev counter is indicative of the flow of energy and recuperation as well as a graphical representation of the boost mode, the electric motor.
After it was planned for the new BMW 3 Series in the development of house from a hybrid version could also be the batteries are housed flat space behind the rear axle in the trunk. Thus, the trunk volume shrinks to just 90 liters to 390 liters. The rear seats can be folded folded normally. At first glance it is not a difference on the other BMW 3 Series models.
In a first test drive, we were able to convince us then of the other advantages of the ActiveHybrid third
After pressing the start button, it stays in the interior still silent, as the combustion engine is switched on when needed. So you can also roll the first all-electric meters, then up a step on the accelerator beherzteren also the 6-cylinder comes to life.
The combination of electric and gasoline engine provides a tremendous boost. The maximum torque of 450 Nm is available 1000-5000 rev / min, giving the BMW 3 Series fantastic performance.
As standard, the BMW ActiveHybrid has proven over the three 8-speed automatic, which are already in other BMW models has been celebrated.
The great thing about hybrid BMW, however, that the great performance does not need to buy with an increased fuel consumption. Even if it obtains from time to full power, the sedan is very economical. In order to achieve the factory specified consumption of 5.9 liters, but you have to move in EcoPro mode that trims all systems on absolute economy. But fear not, the ActiveHybrid 3 remains in EcoPro mode still extremely athletic.
Nevertheless, one can purely electrically up to 75 km / h fast be on the road, at least up to a distance of four kilometers. Fully recharge the batteries through regenerative braking or by the internal combustion engine on again.
During our test drive we were able to even long distances purely electric or the so-called "sailing mode" to cover. In sailing mode, the internal combustion engine to shut down to a speed of 160 km / h and isolated. The vehicle shall use the already generated kinetic energy, and it literally glides on the highway.
Professional who equips his BMW ActiveHybrid 3 also with the optional navigation system, connect the power electronics also intelligent. To program a route that allows a forward-looking analysis of the route and driving conditions for maximum efficiency of an aligned combination of the drive components. For example, the system detects a gradient is used to power the batteries to the point that they are empty before the next fall, since the batteries can be loaded through the downhill anyway. This reduces the consumption of the engine, and the journey is made even more efficient.
The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 combines driving enjoyment with fuel economy as perfect, but what could possibly bring one or two customers from the diesel hybrid in the direction.
