2023
BMW 530e

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  • 530e Plug-In Hybrid
    Starts at
    $57,600
    19 - 21 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    48 month/50,000 miles
    Warranty
    Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 530e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid
    Starts at
    $59,900
    19 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    48 month/50,000 miles
    Warranty
    Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Expert 2023 BMW 530e review

bmw 5 series 2021 01 jpg
Our expert's take
By Carl Malek
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The BMW 5 Series is entering the 2023 model year with some changes in packaging and increased prices as the German automaker’s large four-door sedan aims to stay fresh against a pool of rivals.

Related: 2021 BMW 5 Series Is Feeling Refreshed

Most updates are found inside, with BMW reintroducing the Executive Package on the 530i, 530e, and 540i variants. The package adds heated front seats (heated rear seats are an extra $500), a head-up display, power-operated trunk, power rear sunshade and side curtains, remote engine start and a Harmon Kardon premium sound system. Additionally, the Premium Package now gets remote start, and the Parking Assistance Package is now only available on the M550i. BMW has removed gesture control from all variants.

Meanwhile, the range-topping M5 loses six exterior colors but adds two new ones (San Remo Green metallic and Skyscraper Grey metallic). Its interior is once again available with the Individual Smoke White with Black Full Merino leather and Tartufo Full Merino leather. Gone is the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround sound system.

The base 530i model is powered by a 248-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine; the 530e combines the 2.0-liter with an electric motor and a 12-kilowatt-hour battery to bump total system output up to 288 hp; the 540i gets a 335-hp, turbo 3.0-liter inline-six; the M550i xDrive gets a 523-hp, twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8; and the M5 has a version of the 4.4-liter that makes 600 hp (617 hp with the Competition Package). All 5 Series come with a standard eight-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive adds $2,300 to the price of the 530i, 530e and 540i, while the M550i and M5 get it standard.

Pricing and Release Date

The 2023 BMW 5 Series lineup is available now. Full pricing is below (all prices include the $995 destination charge; the M5 includes a $1,000 gas guzzler tax).

  • 530i: $56,995
  • 530e: $58,595
  • 540i: $63,895
  • M550i: $82,495
  • M5: $111,895

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2023 BMW 530e review: Our expert's take
By Carl Malek

The BMW 5 Series is entering the 2023 model year with some changes in packaging and increased prices as the German automaker’s large four-door sedan aims to stay fresh against a pool of rivals.

Related: 2021 BMW 5 Series Is Feeling Refreshed

Most updates are found inside, with BMW reintroducing the Executive Package on the 530i, 530e, and 540i variants. The package adds heated front seats (heated rear seats are an extra $500), a head-up display, power-operated trunk, power rear sunshade and side curtains, remote engine start and a Harmon Kardon premium sound system. Additionally, the Premium Package now gets remote start, and the Parking Assistance Package is now only available on the M550i. BMW has removed gesture control from all variants.

Meanwhile, the range-topping M5 loses six exterior colors but adds two new ones (San Remo Green metallic and Skyscraper Grey metallic). Its interior is once again available with the Individual Smoke White with Black Full Merino leather and Tartufo Full Merino leather. Gone is the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround sound system.

The base 530i model is powered by a 248-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine; the 530e combines the 2.0-liter with an electric motor and a 12-kilowatt-hour battery to bump total system output up to 288 hp; the 540i gets a 335-hp, turbo 3.0-liter inline-six; the M550i xDrive gets a 523-hp, twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8; and the M5 has a version of the 4.4-liter that makes 600 hp (617 hp with the Competition Package). All 5 Series come with a standard eight-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive adds $2,300 to the price of the 530i, 530e and 540i, while the M550i and M5 get it standard.

Pricing and Release Date

The 2023 BMW 5 Series lineup is available now. Full pricing is below (all prices include the $995 destination charge; the M5 includes a $1,000 gas guzzler tax).

  • 530i: $56,995
  • 530e: $58,595
  • 540i: $63,895
  • M550i: $82,495
  • M5: $111,895

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 80,000 miles
Maintenance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Certified Pre-Owned Elite with less than 15,000 miles; Certified Pre-Owned with less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year / unlimited miles from expiration of 4-year / 50,000-mile new car warranty
Dealer certification
196-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

3.7 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
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Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 3.3

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The 2023 BMW 530xe PHEV hits the sweet-spot for what I

The 2023 BMW 530xe PHEV hits the sweet-spot for what I want in a vehicle: 1) with up to 21 e-miles on a full charge I have enjoyed 100% electric driving for almost all my day-to-day trips (in the past year I’ve only filled the gas tank to our 530xe about 3-4 times), 2) Easy road-trips with no interruption to wait-around for my car to charge, just fill the tank with gas and keep going. I’m just not ready to go electric-only because the technology and charging infrastructure just isn’t there (until it’s as quick and easy to get a full electric charge as it is to fill your gas tank (in just 3-5 minutes), I’ll happily enjoy my 530xe PHEV. It’s literally the best of both worlds. Also the 530xe is stylish (I get unsolicited comments often), seats are comfortable on long road-trips and car is sporty to drive. Plus the back seat is comfortable too — often not the case in other vehicles. I’ve throughly enjoyed my 2023 530xe with no mechanical problems or issues.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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2023 530e was a disaster

Our new 2023 530e was a disaster. After just three months the coolant valve to the EV battery failed while on a driving trip. It took three weeks to get the car delivered back home. After returning the car the replacement valve failed the same day. Another wait of 11 days before the car was returned to us. Avoid the hybrid technology!
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 2.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 1.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2023 BMW 530e?

The 2023 BMW 530e is available in 2 trim levels:

  • 530e (1 style)
  • 530e xDrive (1 style)

What is the electric range of the 2023 BMW 530e?

The 2023 BMW 530e can travel 19 - 21 electric-only miles before the gas engine kicks on.

EPA-estimated range is the distance, or predicted distance, a new plug-in vehicle will travel on electric power before its battery charge is exhausted. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, trim level, driving habits, elevation changes, weather, accessory usage (lights, climate control), vehicle condition and other factors.

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Is the 2023 BMW 530e reliable?

The 2023 BMW 530e has an average reliability rating of 3.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2023 BMW 530e owners.

Is the 2023 BMW 530e a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2023 BMW 530e. 66.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.7 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
  • Comfort: 5.0
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 4.0
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 3.3

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