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2017 BMW 530 review

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BMW 530 highlights

Customer rating

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Pros

  • Fresh exterior design
  • Quiet cabin
  • Refined and powerful ride

Cons

  • Vague steering feel
  • Mediocre front-seat comfort
  • Infotainment system can be glitchy

Mileage (EPA estimate)

23 city, 33 highway, 27 combined

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

3.7 out of 5

3 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the BMW 530 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks BMW 530 13th out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.

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BMW 530 features and specs

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I 4D Sedan 2WD

Standard Features

  • Power Locks
  • Power Windows
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Cruise Control
  • ABS Brakes
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Power Mirrors
  • Traction Control
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Side Airbags
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • CD Audio
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Navigation System
  • Bluetooth Technology

Optional Features

  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Leather Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Seat Massagers
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Head Up Display
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Rear View Camera
  • Parking Sensors
  • Automated Parking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Smart Key
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Bowers & Wilkins Audio
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Apple CarPlay

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

248

Torque (ft-lbs)

258

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

18

Wheelbase

117.1"

Overall length

194.6"

Width

73.5"

Height

58.2"

Leg room

F 41.4"/R 36.5"

Head room

F 38.8"/R 37.5"

Front tires

P245/45HR18

Rear tires

P245/45HR18

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

2017 BMW 530 FAQ

The 2017 BMW 530 has received an average 3.7 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2017 BMW 530, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2017 BMW 530 Reviews.
The BMW 530 received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the BMW 530 as 13 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Car
Here are the pros and cons of the 2017 BMW 530: Pros - Value - Reliability - Fuel Economy Cons - Visibility - Reliability - Weather Versatility
The 2017 BMW 530 offers the following fuel efficiency options: • Gas: 24 city / 34 highway MPG (I trim) • Gas: 23 city / 33 highway MPG (I xDrive trim) Actual mileage may vary based on driving conditions, vehicle condition, and driving habits.

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