Car Buyer's Guide

BMW 530e Sport

G30 · launched Jan 18 2018 · Sedan · CKD

No longer on sale — shown for reference

The BMW 530e Sport is the entry of 10 5 Series variants, priced at RM328,800.

BMW 530e Sport

Colours — exterior

  • Alpine White Solid
  • Bluestone Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Mediterranean Blue Metallic

Colours — interior

  • Black Dakota Leather dash
  • Black Dakota Leather seats
  • Black Dakota Leather dash
  • Cognac Dakota Leather seats

How this variant compares

520i Luxury costs more and adds Sunroof and Head-up Display.

Powertrain

Engine Tech
16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing
Capacity
1,998 cc
Horsepower
181 hp at 5,000 rpm
Torque
290 Nm at 1,350 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline 4
Fuel
Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Bore × Stroke
82 mm × 94.6 mm
Compression Ratio
11
Number of Motors
1
Motor Horsepower
111 hp
Motor Torque
250 Nm
Battery Capacity
9.2 kWh
EV Range
48 km
Charging Rate (AC)
3.7 kW

Drivetrain

Transmission
Conventional Automatic
Transmission Name
8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic
Gears
8
Transmission Manufacturer
ZF
Driveline
Rear Wheel Drive

Performance & Efficiency

0-100 km/h
6.2 seconds
Rated Economy
2 L/100 km
Top Speed
235 km/h
Co2
46 g/km

Dimensions

Length
4,936 mm
Width
1,868 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
Weight
1,845 kg
Fuel Tank
46 litres
Doors
4
Seats
5
Boot Space
410 litres
Front Tyre
245/40R19
Rear Tyre
275/35R19
Factory Tyres
Michelin Primacy 3, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmet

Chassis

Assembly
Malaysia (CKD)
Front Suspension
Double Wishbones
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Front Wheels
19" V-spoke style 635 alloy
Rear Wheels
19" V-spoke style 635 alloy
Steering
Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis Notes
Dynamic Damper Control (adaptive suspension)

Crash Safety Ratings

EuroNCAP
5 stars
ANCAP
5 stars

Safety

Airbags
6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD
✓
Stability Control
✓
Immobilizer
✓
Airbag Disable Function
✓
Child Safety Lock
Manual for rear doors
Seat Belts
5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
✓
ISOFIX
Available on two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking System
Yes, Automatic City Brake (under 80 km/h)
Lane-keeping Assist
Warning Only
Collision Warning
✓
Seatbelt Reminder
For All Seats

Lighting

Headlamps
LED Projectors
Taillamps
LED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
✓
Front Foglamps
✓
Rear Foglamps
✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
✓

Cabin

Front Seats
Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function
Rear Seats
Fixed Rear Seat
Front Air-con
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Air-con
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Power Sockets
1 Front, 1 Centre Armrest, 2 Rear
Interior Lighting
Map Lights, Ambient Lights (11 colours)
Cup Holders
2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun Shade
Powered rear sun shade, manual rear door window shades
Audio
10.25" BMW Navigation system Professional, iDrive Touch controller, 12-speaker 205W HiFi sound system

Comfort & access

Power Windows
Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine Start
Keyless Push Button
Locks
Keyless Operation
Boot Operation
Powered boot, contactless opening
Folding Wing Mirrors
✓
Parking Brake
Electronic

Driving aids

Auto Start/Stop
✓
Auto Headlamps
✓
Auto Wipers
✓
Cruise Control
Passive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
✓
Paddle Shift
✓
Hill Start Assist
✓

Steering wheel

Steering Audio Control
✓
Steering Tilt
✓
Steering Telescopic
✓
Electric Steering Adjustment
✓

Parking & cameras

Parking Sensor Front
6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear
6 Sensors
Reverse Camera
Yes
Auto Parking
Yes

Infotainment

Bluetooth
✓
Navigation
✓
Instrument Cluster
Full LCD Monitor

Warranty

Warranty Mileage Manufacturer
Unlimited
Warranty Manufacturer
5 years
Warranty Notes
5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance

530e Sport FAQ

How much is the BMW 530e Sport in Malaysia?

The BMW 530e Sport was priced at RM328,800 OTR (Peninsular Malaysia, without insurance). It is no longer on sale.

Is it worth paying more for the 520i Luxury?

The 520i Luxury costs more than the 530e Sport and adds Sunroof and Head-up Display — worth it only if you want that kit.

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