[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/bmw-plugs-5-series\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/bmw-plugs-5-series\/","headline":"BMW plugs in the 5 Series","name":"BMW plugs in the 5 Series","description":"The seventh-generation BMW 5 Series hasn\u2019t been on sale long. In fact since launching in February, we\u2019ve already had the Touring estate and now, the E-Class and XF rival has gone all plug-in hybrid on us. Rather than name it something straightforward like the \u20185 Series plug-in hybrid\u2019 – an approach employed by most sound-minded car brands – BMW has gone with \u2018530e iPerformance\u2019; just rolls off the tongue, doesn\u2019t it? As the hammer draws ever closer to falling on […]","datePublished":"2017-05-04","dateModified":"2017-05-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BMW-530e-iPerformance.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BMW-530e-iPerformance.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/bmw-plugs-5-series\/","about":["Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":312,"keywords":["bmw","BMW 5 Series","BMW 530e iPerformance","hybrid","Jaguar XF","Mercedes E-Class"],"articleBody":"The seventh-generation BMW 5 Series hasn\u2019t been on sale long. In fact since launching in February, we\u2019ve already had the Touring estate and now, the E-Class and XF rival has gone all plug-in hybrid on us.Rather than name it something straightforward like the \u20185 Series plug-in hybrid\u2019 – an approach employed by most sound-minded car brands – BMW has gone with \u2018530e iPerformance\u2019; just rolls off the tongue, doesn\u2019t it?As the hammer draws ever closer to falling on diesel\u2019s head, plug-in hybrids – especially petrol-based powertrains like this – are going to become more of a thing.The first 5 Series that you can plug in (which isn\u2019t its tagline but totally should\u2019ve been) still uses a petrol engine – a 248bhp four-cylinder twin-turbo unit – but this is mated to a 93bhp electric motor to provide super-efficient running costs without compromising the kind of drive experience you\u2019d expect from any other 5 Series.On a combined cycle of motorway and inner city driving, it can return 141.2mpg whilst emitting just 44g\/km of CO2. Using just the electric motor alone, it can cover up to 31 miles and reach 87mph. Add the petrol engine into the mix and it can go for up to 404 miles, says BMW.iPerformanceThis is all rather sensible though, what about that \u2018iPerformance\u2019? Well, yep, it has ample zip too, hitting 62mph from nothing in 6.2 seconds with a top speed of 146mph.BMW has aspirations of selling 100,000 electrified cars in 2017 and at time of writing, it has already managed 45,000 and the plug-in 5 Series should certainly help push sales.The car has already won favourable write-ups from the motoring press, most notably, a four-star review from Auto Express that hailed its useful electric range, decent performance and its suitability as a cheap-to-run business car.The BMW 530e iPerformance is available now, priced from \u00a341,485 with the plug-in car grant included."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Sports Performance And Prestige Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"BMW plugs in the 5 Series","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/bmw-plugs-5-series\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]