BMW 530i M Sport

Silver, Automatic, Sat nav, Spider M Tech 19" Alloy Wheels, Full Black leather interior.The 530i delivers 268bhp for excellent performance - the 0-62mph dash happens in 6.3sec. Like all BMW engines, it's smooth, too. Mixes blistering pace with silky-smooth refinement, yet running costs are only fractionally higher than the 525i’s, which has 53bhp less. It has handling and steering to match its performance.

As befits the name, Sport models add a package which includes a bodykit, lowered suspension and sports seats. A multi-function steering wheel operates the stereo and sat-nav, where fitted.

  • Performance

    4 out of 5 stars

    There are five petrol engines and four diesels to choose from, and even the entry-level 523i petrol has a good turn of speed. The hot 525i offers exceptional refinement, and acceleration is more vivid as you climb up the range – the V8-engined 550i is nearly as quick as the high-performance M5. The 525d has a great diesel engine; the 520d is only a little slower, yet cheaper to run, and the 530d and 535d are genuinely rapid.

  • Ride & Handling

    5 out of 5 stars

    The superb-handling 5 Series is top of the class for driving pleasure. Ride comfort is excellent at all speeds, as long as you avoid the optional sport suspension. Optional active steering increases assistance at low speeds, making manoeuvring easier.

  • Refinement

    4 out of 5 stars

    When pushed hard, the engines make a suitably sporting bark. Opt for a more relaxed style, however, and they are muted. The diesels are a shade more audible than their petrol counterparts, but they make a sporting thrum rather than an unpleasant clatter. Wind and road noise are well contained at motorway speeds.

 

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