Overview
Armed with a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine and 48-volt electric system and a 9.2 kWh battery, fused to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the 2019 BMW 5 Series PHEV makes 248 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 258 lb-ft of torque while the electric motor manages 52 lb-ft. This powertrain helps the 2019 BMW 5 Series PHEV to cover 0-60 in 6.1 seconds. You can drive the 5 Series PHEV for 30 miles on the electric system alone, making it suitable for short trips in the city. Combined, the 5 Series PHEV achieves an impressive 72 MPGe while getting 29 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $53,400, the 5 Series PHEV makes a formidable competitor in the midsize sedan segment, competing with the likes of the Volvo S90 Recharge PHEV. The MHEV segment also offers the Lexus ES 300h and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid.
