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"BMW's 550e xDrive plug-in hybrid sedan may not be pretty, but there's some impressive engineering under that hood. We're talking 0-60 in about 4 seconds in hybrid mode, plus 33 miles of all-electric range. Still, that's not a lot of EV range these days, especially for a new model, and 24 mpg combined is especially unimpressive when the non-hybrid 540i xDrive checks in at 28."—Ranked #2 out of 3 Midsize Luxury PHEV Sedans
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. There's only one standalone version of the 2025 BMW 5 Series Plug-In Hybrid, and here it is, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
The highly powerful 550e xDrive plug-in hybrid promises to be the quickest 5 Series outside of the M5, leaving aside the electric i5 range. With 33 miles of electric-only range, it's a useful EV errand-runner, too, letting you leave all of that gas in the tank for longer trips.
The 2025 5 Series Plug-In Hybrid is offered in just one mechanical configuration. Hit the link or button to read our editorial summary and see detailed specs.
| Version | Price | Fuel | EV Range | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW 550e xDrive (3.0T Plug-In Hybrid AWD) | $73,400 | Plug-In Hybrid | 33 mi (est.) | 483 hp | 516 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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