2025 BMW 530i M Sport in Malaysia – 258 PS mild hybrid, adaptive dampers, rear steering; est RM400k

The eighth-generation (G60) BMW 5 Series gains a new petrol-powered variant in Malaysia in the form of the 530i M Sport, which joins the existing 520i and 520i M Sport launched last year. With an estimated price of RM400,000, the 530i M Sport costs more than the 520i M Sport that is currently listed at RM357,800 OTR without insurance and BSI, or RM388,100 with BSI included.

With the 530i M Sport, you’re getting a B48 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four engine with a 48V mild hybrid system. This is similar to what’s in the 520i models, although the 530i has higher outputs of 258 PS (255 hp or 190 kW) and 400 Nm of torque.

As a result, the 530i accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds (520i needs 7.5 seconds) and the top speed is 250 km/h (520i tops out at 230 km/h). The transmission is an eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic that sends drive to the rear wheels.

Powertrain improvements over the 520i models include the fitment of Adaptive Suspension Professional with Integral Active Steering, the latter being a rear-wheel steering system (up to 2.5 degrees) for increased manoeuvrability (turning circle as little as 11.7 metres) and agility.

In terms of equipment, the 530i closely matches the higher-spec 520i, with the M Sport styling package coming as standard for a sportier appearance. The Iconic Glow package for the large kidney grille is also part of the kit list, as are adaptive LED headlamps, LED taillights and 20-inch star-spoke style 938M light alloy wheels, the last of which are an inch larger than the 520i M Sport’s double-spoke style 935 M bicolour units. Satin aluminium line exterior trim is in place of the 520i M Sport’s M high-gloss Shadowline.

Inside, the 530i M Sport gets powered front sports seats with memory function, four-zone climate control and the BMW Curved Display, which integrates a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch central touchscreen.

Infotainment is powered by BMW Operating System 8.5 with QuickSelect, the Intelliigence Personal Assistant, BMW ID, navigation via BMW Maps, an interior camera, connectivity drive services, telematics and Digital Key Plus support. Meanwhile, the sound system is upgraded to an 18-speaker Bowers and Wilkins setup with 655W of amplification – the 520i models come with a 12-speaker Harman Kardon system.

Taking a page out of the all-electric i5, the 530i M Sport also comes with the eye-catching BMW Interaction Bar. Aesthetic touches include an anthracite headliner, aluminium rhombicle trim paired with dark silver M accents, along with a choice of Merino leather in Black/Atlas Grey or Copper Brown/Atlas Grey. On the mention of colours, exterior finishes available for the 530i M Sport include Black Sapphire Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Cape York Green Metallic, Brooklyn Grey Metallic, and Phytonic Blue Metallic.

In terms of driving assistance systems, you get the Driving Assistant Plus package which includes Active Cruise Control with stop and go, Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Lane Departure and Lane Change Warning, Collision Warning and Pedestrian Warning as well as Speed Limit Info. Parking Assistant Plus is also bundled in and is comprised of Active Park Distance Control, Reversing Assistant, Lateral Parking Aid, Surround View System, Remote 3D View and BMW Drive Recorder.

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