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2021 BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid review

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What is new for the 2021 BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid?

  • The 530e Plug-in Hybrid is available in a new trim called the XDrive.
  • The iPerformance and xDrive iPerformance trims have been discontinued for 2021.
  • 530e Plug-in Hybrid trims have been upgraded with 20 Inch Plus Wheels, Satellite Radio Ready, and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
  • Head Up Display, A/C Seat(s), and Seat Massagers features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The Base trim now comes with Parking Sensors, Sunroof(s), Memory Seat(s), Power Seat(s), Leatherette Seats, Rear View Camera, Lane Departure Warning, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Blind Spot Monitor, Air Conditioning, Side Airbags, Overhead Airbags, Smart Key, Cruise Control, Traction Control, Power Windows, Rear Defroster, ABS Brakes, Alloy Wheels, Run Flat Tires, Turbo Charged Engine, Automatic Transmission, Auxiliary Audio Input, Apple CarPlay, AM/FM Stereo, and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.

2021 BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid trims

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XDrive:

  • Includes all features available on the Base
  • 4WD/AWD

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BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid features and specs

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XDrive 4WD/AWD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • 4WD/AWD
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine

Optional Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automated Parking
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Head Up Display
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Leather Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Remote Start
  • Seat Massagers

Drive Wheels

All Wheel (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

P245/45HR18

Rear tires

P245/45HR18

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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