BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid Customer Reviews

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  Smooth, responsive handling, comfortable ride. Lots of power.

• Power

  Great acceleration

• Cabin Noise

Cons

• Cargo Space

  I'm used to large SUVs and hatchbacks.

Pros

• Interior Space

  Being 6’ I always stayed away from compact vehicles. Very pleased with the interior room of this vehicle. Very comfortable.

• Fuel Economy

  Saves me a lot of money on gas. Overall reason why I purchased.

Cons

• Technology and Entertainment

  Didn’t come with Auto Unlock doors and the trunk. Have to use the key and can be a nuisance at times.

• Cargo Space

  Very limited cargo space due to the battery being in the trunk.

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  confortable and hardly ever needs gas.

• Ride and Handling

  fun to drive and plenty of power

• Technology and Entertainment

  great for navigating and CarPlay gives access to phone apps

Cons

• Fuel Economy

  no cons

Pros

• Value

  Great value. averging 65mpg betreen edrive/electric battery and engine.

• Cabin Noise

  In electric mode / edrive...absolutely silent inside.

• Seat Comfort

  true 5 series very very comfortable.

Cons

• Technology and Entertainment

  alot of tech. often confusing. much more complexity then really needed to do simple things like set gps or syream music, etc.

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  overall comfort and power

• Fuel Economy

  35mpg

• Technology and Entertainment

  fabulous dashboard with every feature I need

Cons

Pros

• Technology and Entertainment

  The technology gives me great gas mileage.

• Ride and Handling

  The vehicle drive great!

Cons

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  I never pay more than $55 to fill my tank (gas). When I have a charge, the mileage is incredible, specifically on the freeway.

• Ride and Handling

  love the feel in comfort, but I love the power of sport mode whenever. It's just a button click away.

• Cargo Space

  I’m a drummer and the is trunk can hold a kit easily. Plus, all the little compartments in the trunk help a lot to keep it from getting junky.

Cons

• Cost to Maintain

  It’s a Beamer. The insurance isn’t terrible high, but it is something to consider when adding to your monthly car note.

• Styling

  Light colored leather seats, which I love, but inevitably get dirty easily.

Pros

• Fuel Economy

• Ride and Handling

  On point!!!

Cons

• Fuel Economy

  the battery doesn’t last long at all.

Pros

• Fuel Economy

• Styling

• Technology and Entertainment

Cons

• Braking

• Cost to Maintain

• Value

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  BMW is a performance car and the ride & handling is great.

• Technology and Entertainment

  I love the adaptive cruise control. The speed adjust based on the flow of traffic

• Fuel Economy

  I average 41 mpg.

Cons

• Cost to Maintain

  BMW is costly to maintain.