BMW 530e test: price, driving experience, journalist reviews [Autokult]

Autokult has tested the modern BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid. The car received 8 points out of 10 possible, the emphasis was on higher weight, higher price and higher driving comfort in the car.

The journalists liked the equipment of the car and its luxury, which they compared to the cars of a higher class. They were also pleasantly surprised by the quiet petrol engine and the intuitively improved iDrive system.

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On a hybrid drive, they didn't overdo it. They actually calculated that the fuel consumption on the road would be 8 liters per 100 kilometers, and the range of the 530e iPerformance in electric mode is approximately 25 kilometers. (in winter conditions). Testers also found that an additional 200 kilograms of battery and electric motor were felt while driving.

The price of the 530s is high if there is nowhere to ship

The journalists were worried about the cost of buying a car. While the classic BMW 5 Series starts at PLN 218, this BMW 530e price 13% more with hybrid drive: PLN 246. And this despite the fact that under the hood - in addition to the electric motor and 9,2 kWh battery - there is a small four-cylinder internal combustion engine with 184 horsepower (hp).

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Although the reporters were very pleased with the flawless interaction of both engines, they decided that Without the ability to charge the vehicle at home or at work, a hybrid won't make much sense as an environmental solution.... Unfortunately.

Worth reading: article Autokult

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