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zingeoff, 07/25/2021
updated 10/15/2024
2019 BMW 5 Series 530e xDrive iPerformance 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The 530e xdrive is an exceptional car....it looks great, and drives very well. It does take awhile to learn the rather overly complex technology, and some features, like apple play, remain quirky. The car is very quiet and comfortable, and very luxuriously appointed. Besides the somewhat finicky technology, the battery life is disappointingly short. While it might be possible to achieve 20 miles of pure electric driving if you are going downhill all the way, its more typical to see 12-15 miles of real world driving before the battery charge runs out and you go back to hybrid driving. Given the 2-3 hour charging time, thats not very generous. If you are a hard core BMW driver who just wants a lot of power and great handling, this may be the right choice. After all, this is a mid size luxury sedan, not a sports vehicle. maybe the M version would be a better choice. Dealer support has been superb, especially with the four year maintenance package. And, as BMW drivers aren’t very excited about a green car, this sedan sells for a very competitive price at about two years. Well worth considering if you would like a mid size green luxury car that is great fun to drive, and achieves very nice mileage. UPDATE: My 530i is a joy…its beautiful, handles incredibly well, has almost every feature imaginable, and it just plain fun to drive anywhere. It can take awhile to learn the technology of the car, which is pretty complex. Lots of stuff is not intuitive….but, once you get used to endless bells and whistles, the car is simply superb!! The distance on battery only could be a bit longer…I have the xdrive, and its hard to get more than 12-15 miles before the ICE kicks in…but, even with the limited battery range, my mileage is around 40 mpg ongoing. That is really amazing for such a beautiful machine.
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A Gentle Beast
GW DeMarcus, 02/01/2019
2019 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
37 of 44 people found this review helpful
Ordered a 2019 M550i and received it the week before Christmas 2018. I had never even test drove one, but was trading in a 2013 535i, which I adored. I did not think I could go wrong. I was right. I am in love. From the very moment I drove off the dealership lot I knew it was something special. I call it the gentle beast because it is so powerful and yet so smooth and controlled/refined. When it starts it makes a beautiful and powerful engine note. As you drive it there is a muted engine rumble that sounds so great, yet it is not invasive. It never interferes with music or conversation. It's coming up on 2 months of ownership and I have absolutely nothing to complain about. One other thing about the M550i when compared to similar offerings from Audi or Mercedes...BMW offers you all the interior colors (and exterior) that let you really customize what you want. The other 2 German makers limit your interior colors and trims. The interiors they offer are very very sport- oriented The inside of the M550i is plush and luxurious looking AND feeling. The 20 way power seats........heavenly. So many people have commented on the comfort of the seats. I could go on and on. If you're in the market, I suggest giving it a look. Gentle Beast. Bayerische Motoren Werke...... oh yeah.
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Great value in stunning blue!
SKC Tampa, 01/24/2019
2019 BMW 5 Series 530e iPerformance 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
It is an overall awesome car - probably the best car I have owned/driven in the past 30 plus years. Just rated in a Lexus ES300 and purchased the 530e and have about 900 miles on it. The Mediterranean Blue Metallic color is impressive- almost peacock blue; and very well matched with a cognac leather interior. The car drives superb - it accelerates and corners extremely well. And so far has given about 45 mpg in combined driving (after charging every night). The headlights and wipers are perfect - the headlights turn in the direction of the steering, and the automatic wipers are quite sensitive. I cannot be happier with this car - great handling, comfortable ride and very responsive and smart technology. Great value for the money, in my opinion.
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41/2 Stars 530E needs Better Battery Millage
Alan T., 02/24/2022
2019 BMW 5 Series 530e xDrive iPerformance 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The Car drives great and is Very comfortable, Love the heads-up display and the very accessible and user-friendly design inside the car. I added chrome to the fins and trunk which richens its look. The electric drive battery should be longer, I get 13 miles (all electric) on a charge, which is good for local driving...25-30 miles or more would be ideal and better for 1 way travel to work, where I could recharge at work for full return without having to use gas. That would make everyday work week ideal. Overall, the car runs great, and I have no problems with it!
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Safety over Style
T L Harris, 04/28/2019
2019 BMW 5 Series 540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
18 of 23 people found this review helpful
My BMW 540i is a safety beast! I wanted and got every safety feature that BMW currently has available. I got the Sandstone Blue which is gorgeous. It is so easy to use the instruments. If the front seats are all the way back (you must be over 6'2") the back seat passenger has enough room not to feel cramped. When the seats are more reasonable, it is luxorous. I just feel Safe. I had to get out of a situation and without putting it in Sport mode, I excellerated out of the traffic cluster. The price is NOT the best, but for my safety and my families, how can you put a price on either.
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