We test the new BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid and see whether this luxury sedan is worth it.
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For a car that sells in relatively small numbers in Australia, the BMW 5 Series is available in so many varieties. There are petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options, with the 2021 530e reviewed here falling in the middle of the price range. The six-cylinder 530d diesel is popular as a highway patrol police car in Australia, while subscribers know how fond editor Tom Baker is of the G30 M550i V8 petrol.
But is the 530e PHEV, which has a two-litre petrol engine and about 40km of all-electric range, the best option here in Australia? We aren’t so sure.
Rivals to the BMW 5 Series include the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6, Jaguar XF and Lexus ES.
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Time codes:
0:00 - What is the BMW 5 Series?
1:40 - Interior
4:29 - Back seats
5:25 - Boot space
6:48 - Running costs
9:11 - Charging and electric range
10:38 - How does the 530e drive?
17:34 - BMW 5 Series verdict