BMW i5 vs. 530i: Which One Should You Buy in 2024?

In this video, Horatiu and Nate compare the all-new 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 against the 2024 BMW 530i. Both 5 Series send power to the rear wheels, but they have completely different drivetrains. The BMW i5 is an all-electric business sedan with 335 horsepower, while the 530i is powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder B48 engine making 255 horsepower. They both have the same torque - 295 lb-ft. But the 2024 BMW 530i is nearly 1,000 lighter than the BMW i5 eDrive40. So will the extra horsepower and instant torque make up for the weight penalty? We will find out! At the end of the video, Horatiu and Nate will also tell you which one is the better buy! Co-host @NateRisch Intro 0:00 Specs 0:45 Driving Experience 02:40 B48 Engine 09:55 530i or i5? 26:00 Please Subscribe and help us reach 150K 👉http://bit.ly/bmwblog_subscribe Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTy_K-DwKVBUc4Anbub4arw/join ............................................................ Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/bmwblog Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bmwblog.com ............................................................. Camera: GoPro 11 - https://amzn.to/40NH9eO Microphone: Rode Wireless GO II - https://amzn.to/3nANaKj Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition https://amzn.to/48fQDD5 #bmwi5 #bmw5series #bmw530i

Added 23 Sept 2026