Strengths
- Cabin step on from F10
- 530e/545e PHEV options
- M550i 4.4 V8
Weaknesses
- iDrive 7 freezes
- PHEV charge port latch
- Run-flat tyres
Notable tech
- CLAR platform
- Saloon (G30) and Touring (G31)
- M5 above (F90 M5 covered separately)
- xDrive optional
- B48/B58 petrol, B47/B57 diesel
- 530e PHEV (12 kWh) / 545e xDrive PHEV (3.0 inline-six + electric)
- iDrive 7
Common issues
- B47/B57 EGR cooler
- iDrive 7 freezes
- PHEV charge port latch
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across G30's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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520i 2.0 MHEV
BHP184
Torque300 Nm
0–607.8 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)38 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox8AT
530i 2.0 MHEV
BHP252
Torque350 Nm
0–606.2 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)37 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox8AT
540i 3.0 inline-6 MHEV
BHP333
Torque450 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox8AT
M550i 4.4 V8 xDrive
BHP530
Torque750 Nm
0–603.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DrivexDrive
Gearbox8AT
530e PHEV
BHP252
Torque420 Nm
0–605.9 s
Top146 mph
Range~36 mi EV
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox8AT
545e xDrive PHEV
BHP394
Torque600 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top155 mph
Range~36 mi EV
DrivexDrive
Gearbox8AT
520d 2.0 MHEV
BHP190
Torque400 Nm
0–607.3 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)48 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox8AT
530d 3.0 MHEV
BHP286
Torque650 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveRWD / xDrive
Gearbox8AT
M550d 3.0 quad-turbo
BHP400
Torque760 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DrivexDrive
Gearbox8AT