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2021 BMW 5 Series: Now with more hybrid

BMW's midsize sedan embraces hybrid power with a more powerful plug-in model and 48V mild-hybrid tech.

Sean Szymkowski
It all started with Gran Turismo. From those early PlayStation days, Sean was drawn to anything with four wheels. Prior to joining the Roadshow team, he was a freelance contributor for Motor Authority, The Car Connection and Green Car Reports. As for what's in the garage, Sean owns a 2016 Chevrolet SS, and yes, it has Holden badges.
Sean Szymkowski
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Say hello to the refreshed 2021 BMW 5 Series.

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This sporty-looking blue model is the 530e, a turbo-four powered 5 Series with a plug-in hybrid system.

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It's not new, but it's more powerful than last year's model -- and it looks pretty good with the 5 Series' revised looks.

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Even though it's more efficient, it makes 288 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque available.

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This one is the middle-of-the-road 540i, which still packs a turbocharged inline-six engine.

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Now, BMW fit the inline-six powered models with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system.

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It's more efficient and it can dump 11 extra hp in for 335 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque.

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The 5 Series is just over an inch longer now to help create a sweeping profile.

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Overall, it's far sharper than the car it replaces.

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