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2022 BMW 5 Series in-depth review - is the hybrid 530e the best PHEV? | What Car?

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The BMW 5 Series is a fantastic luxury car - and it's just had a facelift to make it even better. In this review, we run through the new changes, and test the updated plug-in hybrid 530e to see if it's the best PHEV you can buy.
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@colinc.8742 3 года назад

Having driven dozens of cars in my 60 years of driving, this is the nearest thing to driving perfection.

@BullyBoxer 3 месяца назад

its smooth but the 4 cylinder engine sound harsh , I have 2023 car here.

@philipmcrae1152 3 года назад

I’ve switched to a 2017 520D after owning five 3 Series wow what a car.......large yes but it doesn’t drive that way. Mine has only done 18,000 miles and has adaptive.......I simply love this car.

@richb326 3 года назад

Got my 530e M-Sport just over a week ago. Love it already

@borissavov 3 года назад

Which year model is yours? Mine is 2018 530e M-Sport, purchased and driven since the summer of 2017. So far very happy, but I have a thought to upgrade with the latest.

@richb326 3 года назад

@@borissavov mine is brand new 2021 model, Alpine white, M-Sport Pro pack and 20” wheels

@Radiation580 3 года назад

I love 5 series

@samf492 3 года назад

We’ve just ordered a new 530d with the M pro pack in alpine white. What are your thoughts of the 20” wheels do they change the ride comfort?

@GhostPrime21 3 года назад

Now install a m5 kit on it :)

@GarryMcGovern 3 года назад

I'm not a Beemer fan, but to retain that control wheel in the centre console is a master lesson that all other manufacturers should take note of. Being able to pretty much control everything with one hand - without having to even lift your arm off the arm-rest or barely your eyes off the road - is how it should be done. This touchscreen nonsense forcing you to take your eyes off the road, and shuffle about into stupid sub-menus, is such a regressive step and is unbelievably annoying. Technology should be there to make things easier - not to just look 'cool' for the simple sake of it. It's only 'cool' if it works - and not having to even lift your arm up, beats ANY touchscreen, any time.

@paddymuppy 3 года назад

Yes..I have the pre-facelift and it's fantastic.

@Horizon301. 3 года назад

I agree. We have the dual screen set up on the Audis and irs awful for the most part. It works and is cool but we know it’s not practical and much preferred that seen in the BMW’s. Even on the 7 with more touch aspects, they fully think of these things with indents and clear markers of what you are pushing. Sadly VW Group is going further with removing buttons

@easyaussietarget3355 Год назад

Have to agree, I have it in an older 2016 Audi and I love it. Newer models did away with it.

@resnonverba137 3 года назад

Good review and nice to see the 520d getting some praise. Anyone put off by the low bhp figure should try one if they're in the market for this sort of car. They punch above what the figures would suggest and are excellent all-rounders.

@user-gw5rs7fp9j 3 года назад

So handsome! Terrified of those other grilles.

@ridge9246 3 года назад

You're getting better with each review. I just wish the videos were longer

@iliascohen 3 года назад

Ever since I got my own piece, I got a problem too: I can't get enough of BMWs....

@TheophilusPWildbeest 3 года назад

35 miles electric range is only achievable rolling steadily along a straight country road, I did it in my 330e and got 34, but in normal commuting it's 20 ish, and only 18 in winter with everything switched on. That being said I still get 125 mpg overall by plugging it in every night so that 75% of my miles are electric.

@borissavov 3 года назад

Totally agree and my 2018 530e ratio gas/electricity is about the same. My work is 15km from home and it is charged to both sites.

@jmchughx 3 года назад

Do you have an issue with the bootspace? Seems a bit on the small side...

@TheophilusPWildbeest 3 года назад

@@jmchughx It is small, but ok for me, I don't use it much.

@MadelnMachines 2 года назад

I was thinking who could really be bothered to charge their car every night. It would much prefer something I could charge once a week and have it do about 100-150 miles. How long does it take to charge the 330e?

@TheophilusPWildbeest 2 года назад

@@MadelnMachines It takes about 3.5 hours at home, public chargers are faster, but the reality is I plug it in at home then leave it to charge, it takes seconds to do. Next time I go out I unplug it, again seconds.

@rg6982 3 года назад

This is by far the best looking car in the BMW current line up The 8 series grand coupe isn't far off

@ukcarver 2 года назад

Great review. Some people are saying it’s boring and needs to become more updated but some of us just love a more tradition take, and I think bmw have got this right.

@novainvicta 3 года назад

I can second the 520d. I took delivery of the LCI 520d SE in early January after having the previous version. I opted for the SE with standard 17" wheels because I have a bad back. The only thing I wish was still an option is the variable damper control which I had on my previous car and does give a better ride quality than standard dampers. The fit & finish is really good and great to drive. Word of warning though split folding rear seats are not standard you have to pay a further £ 395.00. The boot has electronic release but electronic closing is extra & part of an expensive pack. Frankly why anyone would want anything but the 520d or the 530e if your a company car driver is beyond me. Dealers push the M-Sport models which have a harsher ride with their bigger wheels but only the M-Sport Plus models are you able to select variable dampers but with 19" / 20" wheels your destroying the best reason for having it a compliant ride.

@Horizon301. 2 года назад

It doesn’t make that much of a difference as they aren’t fitting 20 inches with the M Sport models. And even then, the 7 series gets 19’s and rides without issues. It’s the suspension that can be more of an issue on S Line vehicles and M Sport I assume. With Audi you can still request the standard suspension though. M Sport is best for the aesthetics, people aren’t buying it for the more uncomfortable ride. Even the 7 series SE is very tame and in my view not worth havving unless it’s M-Sport. I guess it’s a difference of opinion really.

@sergioramirez6255 3 года назад

I had my 530e for a month now and I love it!

@sambam007 3 года назад

hybrids still make more sense than full electric in countries that do not have a large fast charging infrastructure yet and will be the only car you have. Or when battery tech lighter , higher capacity and cheaper to produce at scale. Oh a sub 5 min charging time from 0-100%

@izemanevobike 3 года назад

Interesting how packages differ from other countries like Austria, or Germany. Standard here is something completely differnt than what you see ;)

@Evil.Turkey 6 месяцев назад

It’s like the best car E V E R and the most handsome BMW in a long time ❤

@jamiep61 3 года назад

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. One of the best Executive Cars on sale

@rg6982 3 года назад

Spot on

@MrStateofplay 2 года назад

Best car I have owned in my lifetime.

@sukmangat 3 года назад

Great review, I bought a 2018 Msport D model with 20 inch wheels but no adaptive suspension so the ride is a bit stiff however the car itself is amazing!

@CarsofGlasgow 3 года назад

Great video and what a lovely car! I recently picked up a 2020 520d touring and it is great

@CarsofGlasgow 3 года назад

@@darowa44 thanks, if you fancy seeing it I made a video of it on my channel :)

@user-vh3cx6xy3i 3 года назад

BMW is one of the major car brands that I still like due to there sleek modern looks but still keeping traditional functions like having physical buttons etc. Mercedes have let us down big time.

@dmfamzo 3 года назад

03:01 "Isn't it great to see a manufacturer update its interior but not make things worse?!, like making everything touchscreen and removing physical controls!" *Audi* : I have no idea what he is talking about!! 🙄😓

@mb5893 2 года назад

If you drive the new ifour there are very few buttons physical buttons that you touch to make changes such as radio and navigation.

@PerpetualTiredness 3 года назад

How come you never mention insurance groups and prices? It's important to know before buying.

@Horizon301. 2 года назад

Do groups even matter? Insurance is the same for most cars nowadays. The 7 series for example doesn’t cost anymore to insure than the 5 in some cases or it’s a very minor increase. It all depends on your insurance company, yourself and the area etc. unless it’s a Range Rover, I wouldn’t see a need to mention this on reviews

@ChrisFtype87 3 года назад

Good review! Love this car.

@YourTechGerman Год назад

I can't wait for these to depreciate and get myself a nice used one :p

@JuanPS1971 2 месяца назад

This is definitely going to be my next choice when I exhaust my 2014 520d

@tiagooliveirafranca4896 2 года назад

Brilliant review. I got mine, a week ago. I’m super happy 👍🏻

@NeilMagill 2 года назад

Superb review, well detailed and the content has clearly been thought about.

@vibemkt1 Год назад

Superb review. Bought my M 2 years and agree 100% with review. My 5th BMW and my best. My next car will be the latest model

@newbeginnings8566 3 года назад

Looks very nice indeed in that colour/trim/wheels..

@MariuszCars 3 года назад

Cool video. Well done. I owned 5 series some time ago. Sold when car was 17yo 😂 but for quality and driving experience I couldn’t complain 😎

@paulgibbsblueskies 2 года назад

Good review with all the things I need to know.

@thakursachin 3 года назад

If you want adaptive suspension (M Sport Pro Edition) but don't want run flat tyres, that's only possible with the hybrid versions. I couldn't get that with 530d.

@simonmontoni5355 3 года назад

when I see car videos with the steering wheel in the right side is like to see watch reviews and the reviewer is left hand

@r-guditeamworks5319 3 года назад

Gd review bro 👍

@Stempi89 2 года назад

Love the headlights!

@kamlall9722 3 года назад

Great review. Actually the bmw 5 series and Audi A6 have the same size boot of 530 litres. The Mercedes E classes boot is only 10 litres bigger.

@Darthadios 3 года назад

At here the basic model costs more than the M-sport in Great Britain.

@newbeginnings8566 3 года назад

You need to where 'here' is for your statement to have interest...

@PerpetualTiredness 3 года назад

Can you leave the statistics on screen for longer so we can read them without pausing the video?

@NoNameSkejter 2 года назад

how's the comfort on these 20 inch wheels?

@mattltvtoyreviews1955 3 года назад

Great review, as always. 👍 Look forward to the next one.

@fahadmudassar426 2 года назад

How much mileage does it give on hybrid?

@roconnor01 3 года назад

Will it last 500,000 miles like a Toyota Camry?

@breadbuttrjam1604 3 года назад

How did you find a proper Right Hand Steering model? There are no RHS models in the BMW website...

@btkt6464 3 года назад

What color is this?

@nordic1121 3 года назад

I purchased a 530e recently ,used but only a couple of years old I looked at other cars but settled on the 530e, my commute is 12 miles all round so running costs will be low and you could argue it’s a bit of a waste to own such a car for that mileage but it’s such a brilliant vehicle my family love it bags of space and comfort.

@abdullahmunawar2720 2 года назад

Do u happen to know the mpg ?

@nordic1121 2 года назад

@@abdullahmunawar2720 on the petrol side , mid twenties around town and just over thirty on the motorway. The electric will give you 28 miles from a full charge.

@stumotors 2 года назад

Currently in the market for a petrol hybrid, is this the best option to go for??

@walterjiani9229 3 года назад

If I am looking for a fuel efficient + Moderate Luxury + Less Maintenance which would be the best in 5 Series?

@mb5893 2 года назад

530e

@andriusverbickas1010 2 года назад

Your sitting postion is way to close to the wheel thats why theres so much space in the back, no way anyone drives with their hands bended like that. :)

@paultaylor9652 3 года назад

Lovely Jubbly review

@user-ss4dn9ue5g 3 года назад

is it bluestone color？

@tanushko 3 года назад

When are you reviewing the 5 series 545e? Please do! That should be a proper car with a proper engine.

@mb5893 2 года назад

In Europe only.

@0farmerjohn0 3 года назад

The latest BMWs are designed by the finance department at bmw. The engineers have all moved on to Kia, Hyundai, Geely and some I've heard moved to Mazda. We are already seeing the upgrades from Kia and Hyundai and they are fantastic! Geely is still is probably a decade away. Mazda 6 in RWD I think is a clear sign of former BMW engineers influence.

@JD-eq4dp Год назад

Could very well be the case but I'll stick to the 530d.

@jefferyfeng1778 3 года назад

the head lights are actually different in UK to anywhere else

@temidayomajekodunmi3242 3 года назад

Nah it’s the same. Just differently specd. If you get the upgrades you get the visibility lights. It’s standard on the 550.

@lucassitanggang5154 3 года назад

E Drive, EQ, E-Tron: competitive

@Chris-jt4ux 3 года назад

Uh not quite.

@XiaoBi826 Год назад

Anyone can tell me why this version of 530e’s front light looks different from the 530i launched even earlier? Is the front light specially for plug-in model ?

@WiseMammoth 11 месяцев назад

It's depends on modification.. auto light,or just chep led BMW

@Asmoharg 3 года назад

I really really hate those carmakers whose idea of an infotainment system is an iPad slapped on top of the dashboard. No thank you - I have just ordered a Mercedes E300 e

@miketaylor1916 3 года назад

The SE 530e rides soooo much better than the M sports harsh ride.

@888CBK 2 года назад

Nice clip! What's the official name of the exterior color?

@835I 2 года назад

🤔Is it a good idea to replace the middle class car ( 40 000 ) with an upper middle class ( 50 000 ) one to the car? There may often be an idea that more expensive is immediately better, but is that so? 🤔 Or will there be a better mind when the car costs more? 😐 I looked at the features on different websites : BMW 5 Series (vs BMW 3 Series): + Blind Spot Monitor As standard, the interior is the same size - less horsepower & less torque in the engine - more weight - worse fuel consumption - lower trunk volume (14 ft³ vs 17 ft³) - worse turning diameter (39.4 ft vs 37.4 ft) - price difference ~ 13000 (= if I owned a BMW 320, I wouldn't exchange it for a BMW 5 Series car) (more need to get things in the BMW 5 serie, the price difference is not yet covered by those things)

@Knorxkay Год назад

how much does the slightly used 530e cost.?

@toyotaprius79 3 года назад

But is it actually good with petrol economy? We really have to categorize different kinds of hybrids. Mild "hybrids", parallel single motor hybrids, series generator hybrids, and of course the arguably superior series/parallel hybrids from -Toyota- The Prius. 6:20 Very stupid and self defeating too for the emissions. The economy loss (pollution caused) is only minimized when going at a higher speed of 50 - 70 mph where internal combustion engines traditionally performed best.

@emeraldarcher4258 3 года назад

It really needs more leg room.

@richarddastardly6845 2 года назад

I want a 520d

@MrChirasin 2 года назад

What does a "step on" mean at around the 3:30 mark? Does that mean it's better build quality than the E class?

@Esq.bright Месяц назад

I believe it means a 'step above' in class and quality.

@maJor_mowLLy 3 года назад

Make video of air suspension 530e please sir 🥺

@kaiole4244 3 года назад

what color is this?

@k.w.a.5111 3 года назад

Yes, what color is this?

@omrgmotors6644 3 года назад

Nice review. 👌🏼

@kreisiboy1888 10 месяцев назад

those headlights with the DRL are a cheap option. Not the real good headlights available to 5 series

@Undisputed_King 2 года назад

That gear stick in the center needs to go

@limpunsing224 3 года назад

Ace video review

@superengine9847 2 года назад

Undoubtedly, it's a great Car.😍

@djh29971 Год назад

I've got the 530e as a hire car and it's £55K of sheer boredom. It rides well enough, but it's a lot of money for a bit of a barge that lacks the torque of a larger engine which is what it really needs.

@WiseMammoth 11 месяцев назад

my wife has one, if you don’t live ten kilometers from work, and you want to save on gasoline, driving on electricity at 80 km/h is an option, but on the highway on gasoline it consumes 10 liters and doesn’t go anywhere. I did a chip tuning for it, now it has 400 horses, it seems to run but eats 15 liters... a car for pensioners, although with such a small trunk it even goes to the store twice)) definitely should have taken the 530d

@santana9537 3 года назад

Such a beautiful machine 😍😍😍

@BHBeckenbauer 3 года назад

Looks really sharp!

@WiseMammoth 9 месяцев назад

good day everyone, I want to express my only correct opinion, this car can surprise only those people who drove cars before 2005, let's say E60, skipped the F10 series and bought a G30 body, they will be very surprised, But for everyone else who drove more or less fresh ones the cars are three years old, nothing new, you won’t see all the modern cars of the same class, both Audi and Mercedes are approximately the same in dynamics and in multimedia and in everything, it’s just a matter of taste whether you like it or not, but any modern Chinese car will tear any European car to shreds and an American car in all respects and this is a fact; conclusion, if you like it visually, you can take it if you don’t like it; we take what everyone likes; road safety

@oceanthirteen1628 3 года назад

Enlarged 3er

@GodKing804 3 года назад

Don't you mean adaptive LASER lights? Not LED???

@dennisstrimple6624 2 года назад

In the US the laser lights don’t come with the e.

@GodKing804 2 года назад

@@dennisstrimple6624 cool, this isn't a US car

@lesleyfernandez636 3 года назад

A plug-in hybrid? Like my 🔌 in kettle when I want to boil water.

@richb326 3 года назад

Does your kettle have a 2.0 petrol engine?!

@lesleyfernandez636 3 года назад

@@richb326 it is turbo-charged infact.

@DreamCarGarage1 3 года назад

er...not sure if you were clear enough; so you think it's a good car then?

@valgehiir 3 года назад

Great video, and for once the host guy is as handsome as the BMW 5 series

@resnonverba137 3 года назад

Oddball.

@s23bho38 3 года назад

Sorry, but this LCI still looks dated. Great review but BMW need to up their game. The interior should at the very least have mirrored the excellent 3 series.

@novainvicta 3 года назад

It looks far better in the metal

@richb326 3 года назад

@@novainvicta true. It’s all very nice and solid and doesn’t look dated

@s23bho38 3 года назад

To each their own I guess. I have owned the pre LCI version and would not be tempted to buy the LCI. Happy to wait until the next generation release.

@trabali5168 3 года назад

no cd player?

@Chris-jt4ux 3 года назад

Yes, CD player is there

@DJIDroneTravel 2 года назад

Amazing car

@siddharoodhbiradar2026 3 года назад

Does it also use petrol or run only by charging? I'm not getting the point🤔

@Chris-jt4ux 3 года назад

It's a hybrid......

@hchishtis 3 года назад

where the hell has he parked the car at the beginning

@Lestalad1961 3 года назад

I had a previous gen 520d M Sport and moved to the G20 330e M Sport as the 3 is now more spacious than any other gen which leaves me to think that the 5 series is pretty much redundant as a model.

@novainvicta 3 года назад

Having tested both the 5 Series is way bigger inside. Has more standard equipment and only a slightly higher price.

@Lestalad1961 3 года назад

@@novainvicta way bigger? Really? I’ve given up zero rear leg room in the new 3 over my previous 5 series and I’d be interested to know what the extra standard kit is. I swapped a 520d M Sport for a new 3 M Sport and the 3 is much more loaded although I concede it is the new G20 3er.

@dstfno 3 года назад

There's a market for every model and even though the 3 series have grown the 5 series is still a bigger car that is a bit roomier inside. It maybe isn't earth shattering but gives you a luxurious feeling that the 3 series doesn't have.

@flemmingsorensen5470 3 года назад

And compared wirh the Volvo S90? The world is moving on; there are more choices than the three germans these days...

@terryh192 3 года назад

The best one is the M5 competition

@jobsingames 3 года назад

Hybrids are the Germans excuse for not producing enough EVs

@paullacey2999 3 года назад

Buy now before a huge grille gets nailed on it.....

@mihnealazar7039 3 года назад

@@darowa44 I mean the new Laserlights day time running lights look like a Jaguar / Golf 7 and not a BMW at night but yeah that’s the only thing.

@asadshaikh7860 3 года назад

Flying beast fan here? 💪😝

@miketaylor1916 3 года назад

I’d like to think if your commute is 15 miles you’d consider cycling!!!

@_bav 2 года назад

You obviously live somewhere with no big hills!

@74aamer 3 года назад

I'm going for my cs

@kuzmajacek Год назад

"The electric side adds a lot to the package of a car" in a positive way when you live in a matrix and need a car to go to the office and to Tesco to buy potatoes. If car is part of your lifestyle, you use it to travel across Europe, see places, the electric side adds just unnecessary weight and makes the fuel economy worse. In such case both PHEX and EV are just a huge degradation of a quality of traditional combustion engine cars. Back to diesel for me.