BMW's configurator lists the 2018 530i and 530e at the same $ 52,400 starting
price for the rear - wheel - drive sDrive model and $ 54,700 for xDrive AWD — though there are
slight differences in their options packages beyond — so there's almost no reason not to go hybrid if you're a more relaxed driver who's already looking at the 2.0 - liter 5er.