2021 BMW 530e xDriveFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

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2021 BMW 530e xDrive

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City
22
MPGe
Highway
28
MPGe
Combined
25
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
320 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
3 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
53.0
City 56.0 / Hwy 50.0 kWh
Electric Motor
80 kW DCPM

EPA-estimated range of 320 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 3 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 53.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
22
Hwy
28
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$0

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 9/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
203 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
6.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
53 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
56 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
50 kWh / 100 mi

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems1 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 1 owner complaints for the 2021 BMW 530e xDrive. Top reported issues include fuel system and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Fuel System
1
Electrical System
1

2021 BMW 530e xDrive problems by category: Fuel System: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints.

0
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 07/09/2024FireODI#11600531
My family was driving home on California [XXX] approaching [XXX]. Suddenly we saw heavy white smoke coming from our vehicle. Vehicles behind us had to almost stop as the smoke was very thick and cove…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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