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The 2021 BMW 5 Series range of configurations is currently priced from $39,950.
Our most recent review of the 2021 BMW 5 Series resulted in a score of 7.8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing journalist Peter Anderson had this to say at the time: The G30 5 Series is an excellent car and unless you're looking for the serious punch of the V8 M550i, or want to run with the cops in the diesel, the 530e is a great option. No slower than the 530i, well-equipped and that rarest of things, a truly elegant BMW. Nobody buys a BMW with an eye on the budget, so at this level, the $3000 gap is nothing to worry too much about. For EV-sceptics, the range anxious or just for someone who just can't take the full EV plunge now, a PHEV is a great bridge between the two worlds.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Peter Anderson liked most about this particular version of the BMW 5 Series: Good to look at, Effective EV mode, Well equipped
The 2021 BMW 5 Series carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2000 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The BMW 5 Series 2021 prices range from $52,580 for the basic trim level Sedan M Sport LCI to $116,930 for the top of the range Sedan M550I Xdrive LCI.
The 330e is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), so it has a petrol engine and a smaller battery pack than a full EV (which runs exclusively on battery power). That means the BMW’s battery should be less expensive to replace if it ever needed to be.
At the moment, the world is waiting to find out how long EV batteries last, but it’s looking like between 10 and 20 years is going to be the magic number. A lithium-ion battery like this one will last longer if it’s never over-charged and is cycled regularly rather than left sitting for long periods.
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The BMW XM is BMW's flagship SUV, and a standalone M model. It also carries a plug-in hybrid V8 powertrain.
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The M3 is based on the four-door three series sedan/wagon, while the M4 is based on the two-door 4 series coupe/convertible. There is a four-door M4 Grand Coupe.
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The standard interior is wrapped in leather and trimmed with wood that isn't horrible. Being a big sedan there is a ton of room and passengers will enjoy a quiet cabin.
You get 19-inch alloys, a 16-speaker stereo, multi-zone climate control, ambient LED lighting, reversing camera to go with the front and side cameras, keyless entry and start, electronic dampers, active cruise control, electric and heated front seats, sat nav, auto LED headlights, heat-insulated glass, head-up display, a mostly real leather interior, auto parking, auto wipers, digital dashboard, wireless charging and run-flat tyres.
The boot is smaller than the standard car's as there is a lithium-ion battery hidden underneath the now-sloping floor. With 410 litres, it's smaller than a 3 Series' but it doesn't look that small. There is also a spot for the charging cable and its bag behind the left wheel arch.
The BMW 5 Series has five seats and is exceptionally comfortable for four. The middle seat is fine for smaller folks on reasonable trips.
When in full power mode, the BMW 530e runs from 0-100km/h in just 6.1 seconds.