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Are plug-in hybrids a waste of time? Or do they offer the best of both worlds?

Well, to find out, we’ve got our hands on every version of the new BMW 5 Series – the petrol, the electric & the plug-in hybrid – to put them to the test! The question is, will the plug-in hybrid offer the best efficiency value to the average consumer?

On paper, hybrids sound almost too good to be true! Not only are they cheaper than equivalent electric cars, but they also come with massive tax breaks, and should be better for the environment than the petrol-powered equivalent. They also have absolutely HUGE efficiency numbers, but have they just been inflated by the manufacturers? Well, Mat’s putting the three cars through a 60-mile test to find out for himself.

But let’s take a closer look at the cars we have here. The hybrid car we have here is the 530e M Sport. It has a 2-litre 4-cylinder engine and a 19.4kWh battery pack. On electric power alone, it has a claimed range of between 59 – 64 miles of range, and it has a recommended retail price of £59,655.

Next up, it’s the petrol-powered 520i M Sport. It has the same engine as the 530e, a 2-litre 4 cylinder, producing 208hp and 330Nm. It has a recommended retail price of £52,285.

Then, finally, it’s the i5 eDrive 40 M Sport. It’s equipped with two electric motors, an 81.2kWh battery, and has a claimed range of up to 374 miles on a full charge. Its recommended retail price is £74,205.

So will the plug-in hybrid come out on top? Or in the real world, will the electric or petrol prove to be a better buy? You’ll need to stick with Mat to see for yourself!

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