But what matters is most is which car I'd rather drive and the new 2017 BMW 530i sedan has seen some significant upgrades that make it a strong player in this class. Antuan Goodwin/Roadshow.

The SlashGear team gets behind the wheel of the 2024 BMW 530i xDrive to see if the luxury sedan has what it takes to stay relevant in today's market.

2024 BMW 530i xDrive Is A Perfect Example Of Why Electric Cars Are Great. The gas-powered 530i is competent in a bubble, but with the i5 next to it on dealer floors, it’s hard to justify.

BMW says the '04 model is slightly lighter than the old car, despite its slightly larger overall size. A 2.3-inch-longer wheelbase yields a much needed 1.8-inch increase in rear-seat legroom.

Simply put, it's the best torque-converter auto on the market, and BMW has done a good job with shift programming. We haven't driven the 530i's closest rival from Volvo, the 250-hp S90 T5, but the ...

BMW 530i Price in SA Priced at R1 321 081.40, the 530i M Sport is just over R70 000 more expensive than its diesel-powered, 520d M Sport stablemate, which is priced at R 1 248 731.