Any 530e owners out there?

Ricey3509 wrote: »

Just a quick followup, eventually got a response from the connected drive people and have been told I need a software upgrade and to contact a dealer to get it done. Service pack does travel which is a nice bonus.

BTW checked the VRT that was paid and it was 2400 on mine.

Getting around 30ish Km in max e drive off a full charge but haven't done any long spins yet.

Hi, Mine is a 12kwh version and I remember getting 38-39 km on Max edrive. Upon charging car says it has 45-47 km range but I guess 40km is doable with AC on.

I drove for about 50km when battery was fully empty and remember seeing 13kmpl in journey data. I am not sure if this include regen due to braking/coasting.
Good to know you got service pack on your car.

Spotify was removed upon adding car on Irish connected drive site and remote software upgrade is disabled. I can't see road speed sign either so getting in touch with connect drive team.

Ricey3509 wrote: »

38-39 is really good, you must have a lighter foot than me! l haven’t had it out beyond my local area yet (so a lot of stop/start driving). I’m planning a longer drive this weekend so we’ll see how it does on that

I hadn’t even noticed Spotify was gone as I’d been using it via CarPlay but now you mention it l must take a look...

I was driving from Cork to Kinsale and was mostly following traffic at around 80kph speeds. This could be reason for good range.
On return journey, battery was mostly empty and i remember 7L/100KM which is decent.
I am going on a longish trip tomorrow and hopefully get to know more about performance and efficiency.

Kramer wrote: »

Is yours the 9.2kWh model or newer, 12kWh?
I've hypermiled my 9.2kWh to just over 50km but I'd be expecting upwards of 40km most days at this time of year.
Depends, of course, how you drive it.

Well wear .

I would love to hear how you did this, mine is hovering around 20KM max.

I've hypermiled my 9.2kWh to just over 50km but I'd be expecting upwards of 40km most days at this time of year.
Depends, of course, how you drive it.

crank_1975 wrote: »

I would love to hear how you did this, mine is hovering around 20KM max.

There's no secret - it's how you drive it. The nature of the roads, urban/rural with low(ish) average speeds, eco mode, a light right foot, coasting etc. You won't see 40km on a motorway etc. but you're using 40kWh/100km+ if getting just 20kms. That's crazy high consumption.

Mine averages 20kWh/100km - it's displayed on your dash as you drive along - the instant use & average, in blue. 20kWh/100km with an 8kWh battery = 40km, average.

From last month - I averaged just 14.2kWh/100km at an average speed of 60km/h for a 19km trip, before I recharged to 100%. That consumption would yield 56km range on an 8kWh usable battery.
For comparison, an efficient BEV (Ioniq) could do that with half that consumption again, 7 or 8kWh/100km.

At 20km, you're up at 40+ :eek:.



I'll get less in winter with wet roads, more heating etc., probably in the 30/35km range.

If you're trying to remove rubber from your rear tyres, fair enough - but that will seriously reduce your electric only range .

Kramer wrote: »

There's no secret - it's how you drive it.

Just to finalise this for crank...............back from an approx. 50km journey. Warm temps, quiet roads, low average speed (50:50 urban/rural drive).



Engine ran for just a few minutes.

ZV Yoda wrote: »

Are there any E350e owners here? I drove a 2017 one today & loved it. Strongly considering buying it tomo. Would be interested to hear any feedback from owners.

Great car i have an m sport and have had severals 520d models and this is by far the best

Ricey3509 wrote: »

See screenshot from Kramer , I’m not seeing that info in app , also should have 3D remote view and Spotify app (maybe others as well?). Btw on a long journey yesterday I got 64km from a full charge

So I had the latest sw update applied in Joe Duffy's and the remote 3d view is now working. Interestingly, android auto is now available and also apple maps directions are now displayed in the HUD.

I still don't have the eDrive info displayed in the app so I'm still in discussion's with Bmw support on how to resolve that.

I'm seriously considering buying a 530e in the next couple of months. I'm a rural dweller, so putting in a charging point isn't a major worry for me.

Some questions for current owners:

Are there any common or known faults with these cars? I ask because in every vehicle I've owned, I've always experienced every single known fault in them!
Is the ride in an M-Sport on 20" wheels very rough? For context, I was in a brand new S-Line A4 recently running on the standard 19" wheels and I felt it was unacceptably rough on the roads I usually drive on.
Do they come with adaptive cruise control?
Any regrets from those who have taken the plunge, either in the car itself or specification level?

Any word on the new 545e coming here? Much better than the current 530e.

The 545e has a 6 cyl engine with better fuel economy in ICE mode and ~60km EV range.

@wcooba, thanks for the insight, really appreciate it. My plan is to find a car with some manufacturers warranty remaining and to then buy an extended warranty for as long as possible. 7.5L/100km for that kind of driving is very impressive. I’d be hoping to get 5 reasonably hassle-free years out of it, so adding about 140k kilometres in that time. I’d be happy if I achieved that without major reliability issues

Am I right in saying that the 530e is a better prospect than an E350e? A few people have mentioned stories about niggly faults in the Mercedes

Bitten & Hisses wrote: »

@wcooba, thanks for the insight, really appreciate it. My plan is to find a car with some manufacturers warranty remaining and to then buy an extended warranty for as long as possible. 7.5L/100km for that kind of driving is very impressive. I’d be hoping to get 5 reasonably hassle-free years out of it, so adding about 140k kilometres in that time. I’d be happy if I achieved that without major reliability issues

You are welcome. I think you can keep extending warranty until 160kkm. The cost is around 600 per year & imo well worth the peace of mind.

ZV Yoda wrote: »

I’ve recently been testing both 530e and E350e. If you had asked me before I tried both, I’d have assumed the 530e was the one for me. Having test-driven quite a few of each now, I have to say that for me, the Merc completely outclasses the Beemer.

I think it’s a better looking car, with more road presence. The interior is in a different league to the 530e. In terms of drive-ability, there’s very little in it. The Merc was more relaxed, but it’s such a relaxing place to sit that you don’t really feel the urge to chuck it about. The 530e in SE trim was quite similar. The M Sport was a lot more lively to drive. Also, the BMW infotainment system was a lot better than the Merc (which isn't touch screen).

For me, I’d have the E350e all day long.

I believe they are 280 bhp too.