2023 BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid review
BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid highlights
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Pros
- Quiet, smooth ride
- Comfortable
- Easy-to-use infotainment system
Cons
- Lackluster design
- Small trunk
- No parking assistance package
Battery range (EPA estimate)
19 miles
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Comfort, head-to-toe
The 2023 BMW 530e is a plug-in hybrid sedan that seats five people. This car’s claim to fame is comfort, from available massaging seats to an available hands-free driving system designed to help you navigate traffic jams stress-free. The sedan comes standard with a turbocharged 2L four-cylinder engine that pairs with an electric motor to produce 288 horsepower. The 2023 BMW 530e comes with standard up-scale touches that you’d expect from BMW, like leatherette seats and many standard driver-assist features, including driver attention monitoring.
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What is new for the 2023 BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid?
- Head Up Display and Rear Spoiler features are now available as options on select trims.
2023 BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid trims
Base:
- 288-hp, 310-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Overhead Airbags
- Side Airbags
- Power Seats
- Automated Cruise Control
- Parking Sensors
- Sunroofs
- Rear Defroster
- Leatherette Seats
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XDrive:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- 4WD/AWD
5 reasons to buy the 2023 BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid
1. Strong hybrid engine
If you want to add a little excitement to your daily commute, you’ll appreciate the 2023 BMW 530e’s hybrid engine. The vehicle produces 288 hp by harnessing the best of both worlds: a turbocharged 2L four-cylinder engine and an electric motor. With that standard engine and motor, the 2023 530e can go from zero to 60 mph in just 5.6 seconds.
2. Super comfortable seats
Whether you’re picking the kids up from school or commuting to work, the 2023 530e will keep everyone comfortable. If you spend lots of time driving, opt for the available Luxury Seating Package, adding massaging front seats that are heated and ventilated. With that package, you’ll also have multi-contour seats, which are highly adjustable so you can always find your ideal driving position.
3. Convenient memory settings
If you regularly share a car with your spouse or teen, you’ll appreciate that the 2023 BMW 530e remembers your personal preferences. The 2023 530e comes standard with driver memory profiles that link not only your preferred seat, mirror, and steering wheel positions, but also your temperature and audio preferences. As long as you have the key programmed with your settings, you won’t have to spend time readjusting at the beginning of your drive.
4. Available hands-free driving
The 2023 BMW 530e is packed with driver-assist features designed to make your daily commute a little easier. Every 2023 530e comes standard with forward collision warning, emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and more. If you spend lots of time commuting, choose the available Driving Assistance Professional Package. It adds adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, front cross-traffic alerts, and BMW’s Extended Traffic Jam Assistant, which facilitates hands-free driving on the highway at speeds under 40 miles per hour.
5. Great infotainment system
Making calls, listening to music, and monitoring messages is easier than ever thanks to the 2023 BMW’s infotainment system. Every 2023 530e comes standard with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity and built-in navigation. All of which is displayed on the standard 12.3-inch touchscreen. For an even more high-tech approach, choose the Premium Package, which unlocks a heads-up display and the available Harman Kardon Sound system.
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BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid features and specs
e xDrive 4WD/AWD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette Seats
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Front Seat Heaters
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear Sunshade
- Seat Massagers
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
288
Torque (ft-lbs)
310
Engine type
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel capacity
12.1
Wheelbase
117.1"
Overall length
195.8"
Width
73.5"
Height
58.4"
Leg room
F 41.4"/R 36.5"
Head room
F 38.8"/R 37.5"
Front tires
P245/40HR19
Rear tires
P245/40HR19
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2023 BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid FAQ
The 2023 BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- e xDrive : 59 MPG City and 67 MPG Highway + battery range of 19 miles
- : 59 MPG City and 72 MPG Highway + battery range of 21 miles
Here is what's new for the 2023 BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid:
- Automated Cruise Control
- Rear Spoiler
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