BMW 530e
299 hp, 94 km electric range, 6,3 s 0-100 : among the 18 grand tourers plug-in hybrid 2023–2027, the 530e ranks 3rd of 18 in Electric WLTP range, 17th of 18 in Combined range, 13th of 18 in Thermal cons. estimated, 14th of 18 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.
- Power
- 299 hp
- 450 Nm
- 0 → 100 km/h
- 6.3 s
- VMax 230 km/h
- Electric range
- 94 km
- WLTP
- Battery + Tank
- 20.6 kWh
- + 0 L tank
Full specifications
Manufacturer data. Consumption and range estimated from the WLTP cycle; performance simulated by the Caralogy physics engine.
Powertrain
- Architecture
- 4 cyl.
- Displacement
- 1,998 cm³
- Power
- 299 hp
- Couple
- 450 Nm
- Gearbox
- Convertisseur de couple 8 rapports Automatique
- Transmission
- Propulsion
Battery and charging
- Battery capacity
- 20.6 kWh
- Range WLTP
- 94 km
- Charge AC max
- 11 kW
- EV cons. WLTP
- 21.9 kWh/100 km
- Petrol cons. WLTP
- 0.8 L/100 km
- ICE consumption
- 7.0 L/100 km
- EV range motorway
- 75 km
Performance
- 0 → 100 km/h
- 6,3 s
- VMax
- 230 km/h
Dimensions and environment
- Length
- 5,060 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,995 mm
- Width
- 1,900 mm
- Height
- 1,515 mm
- Boot
- 520 L
- Kerb weight
- 2,005 kg
- Cd
- 0.24
- CO₂ WLTP
- 17 g/km
Caralogy Methodology
Performance (0-100, top speed) simulated by the Caralogy physics engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves). Motorway consumption values estimated from the manufacturer WLTP cycle.
See full methodologyManufacturer data · WLTP-estimated consumption · Caralogy-simulated performance
Among the 18 grand tourers plug-in hybrid, the 530e combines two vehicles in one: an electric sedan for urban use (top 3 in segment), a petrol tourer for long distances. Caralogy puts the 530e through its paces: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.
Tailored to this vehicle?
Home-to-office commute up to 60 km in pure electric. Overnight charging is sufficient. 3rd of 18 in Electric WLTP range (94 km).
Regular long motorway trips. Once the 94 km EV range is used up, the car runs on pure combustion at 7.0 L/100, versus 5,7 L/100 km (HEV segment median, N=13). Beyond ~342 km without intermediate charging, an equivalent segment HEV becomes more cost-efficient.
If the priority is Electric WLTP range, the Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW (1st with 101 km) takes the lead. If the priority is Combined range, the Mercedes AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine (1st with 1184 km) takes the lead.
In the city: 94 km pure electric (top 3 in segment)
With a full battery, the 530e drives in pure electric mode for the first 94 km WLTP - placing it 3rd of 18 in Electric WLTP range, behind the Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW (101 km). In urban and peri-urban use, the 530e behaves like a pure electric sedan in its segment.
Go beyond this analysis
Recalculate everything for your own profile with the three physics simulators that power this page.
Running cost for your profile
Adjust mileage, driving mix and charging type to estimate your annual energy budget.
Launch simulatorLong-distance trip
Simulate any motorway trip: time, charging stops, total cost.
Simulate a tripTimes & acceleration
0-100, 0-200, speed curve, segment position.
See the performancePHEV vs HEV: when combustion takes back the lead
Below ≈ 342 km per trip, the 530e costs less to run than the segment’s median HEV. Above that, petrol takes the lead again.
Where the 530e stands against grand tourers plug-in hybrid
Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)
Cross-energy alternatives
Same needs, different powertrain.
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BMW 530e: what you need to know
Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.
Where does the 530e rank in its segment?
Among the 18 grand tourers plug-in hybrid 2023–2027, the 530e ranks 3rd of 18 in Electric WLTP range (94 km, behind the Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW), 17th of 18 in Combined range (94 km, behind the Mercedes AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine), 13th of 18 in Thermal cons. estimated (7.0 L/100, behind the Mercedes E 300 de 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain), 14th of 18 in 0–100 km/h (6.3 s, behind the Mercedes AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine).
What is the électrique range of the 530e?
94 km WLTP announced - making it the 3rd of 18 in Electric WLTP range out of 18 models. The reference is the Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW (101 km).
How much does the 530e cost to run?
Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.
Why not a Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW instead?
The Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW leads in Electric WLTP range (101 km vs 94 km). The choice depends on your priorities: check the 530e vs Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW duel for a detailed comparison.
How does Caralogy calculate its figures?
Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.