2020 BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid Sedan

Armed with a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine and a 12.0-kWh battery, fused to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the 2020 BMW 5 Series Plug-In Hybrid makes 248 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 181 horsepower while the electric motor manages 107 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2020 BMW 5 Series Plug-In Hybrid cover 0-60 in 5.9 seconds. You can drive the 5 Series Plug-In Hybrid for 21 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for small trips in the city. Combined, the 5 Series Plug-In Hybrid achieves an impressive 69 MPGe while getting 27 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $54,895, the 5 Series Plug-In Hybrid makes a formidable competitor in the midsize sedan segment, competing with the likes of the Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV. Alternatively, one could dive into MHEVs and find the Lexus ES 300h and the Acura RLX Hybrid to their liking.