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2021 BMW

530e

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

BMW 530e: best and worst years
2021 BMW 530e

Closest available photo (2019 model year); you're viewing the 2021.

2019 photoBindydad123CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
Plug-in HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
Premium and ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Axle ratio
3.23
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Motor kW
80EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
178 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
9/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
340 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Range per hour (240V)
113 mi/hr
Recharge hrs
3EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
195 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
117 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,178 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
99 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
10 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
1

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM50%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM50%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2 total.

BMW 530e: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.