Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 3
Power
340HP
Torque
210Nm
Consumption
5.9l/100
Emissions
139g/km
0-100 km/h
5.3s
Top Speed
250km/h
Weight
1730kg
Price
59,600€
Technical summary
Híbrido
Automático 8v
RWD
5 / 4 doors
390 L
57 L
40 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Berlina · 340 CV (2012-2015)
General description
The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is not just a sedan, it's a statement of intent. At a time when hybridization was beginning to gain momentum, BMW dared to merge its sporty soul, embodied in a glorious six-cylinder engine, with the promise of a more efficient future. It is the bridge between tradition and innovation, a 3 Series that beats with two hearts.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is a dual and addictive experience. The breathtaking silence when starting in electric mode transforms into an intoxicating roar when the combustion engine awakens. The acceleration is brutal and linear, with a combined thrust that glues you to the seat and makes you forget you're driving a hybrid. The 8-speed automatic transmission manages this symphony of power with a mastery that allows you to enjoy a relaxed drive or unleash a 250 km/h beast with just a hint on the pedal.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is the timeless elegance of the F30 generation of the 3 Series. It doesn't shout its hybrid status; it whispers it with discreet details. It maintains the perfect proportions, the sharp gaze, and the muscular line that brand purists love. It's an athlete in formal wear, whose true technological nature is revealed only to the most attentive eyes, keeping the prestige and inherent sportiness of its lineage intact.
Technology and features
Under its skin lies a feat of engineering. The symbiosis between the powerful 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo engine and an electric motor integrated into the gearbox is the heart of the system. It allows for purely electric driving at low speeds, offers an instant power 'boost', and recovers energy during braking. It was BMW's vision of a hybrid that doesn't compromise on performance, using electric technology to enhance, not just to save fuel.
Competition
At the time, it faced a different philosophy, mainly embodied by the Lexus IS 300h. While the Japanese model aimed for maximum efficiency with an Atkinson cycle and a CVT transmission, the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 championed driving pleasure and high performance as a priority. It was the battle between Lexus's serene efficiency and BMW's overflowing emotion, two different ways of understanding luxury and hybridization.
Conclusion
The ActiveHybrid 3 is a fascinating piece in BMW's history. It's a car for the enthusiast who wanted to experiment with hybridization without sacrificing an iota of the character and power of a six-cylinder. Although its fuel consumption gains were not revolutionary, its performance and technology proposition was addictive. It represents a bold and exciting first step towards the electrification of the quintessential sports sedan.