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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

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BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. The BMW X5 xDrive50e accelerates from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 The engine accelerates both the new BMW X5 xDrive40i and new BMW X6 xDrive40i from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.4

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 This originates from its sports exhaust system featuring electronically controlled, continuously adjustable flaps and hexagonal dual tailpipes arranged one above the other for the first time on a BMW M model. kWh of usable energy.

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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In the US, the BMW 530e iPerformance is the fourth member of a growing portfolio of iPerformance (PHEV) models already available at US dealers. The overall system output of 185 kW/252 hp and combined peak torque of 420 N·m (310 lb-ft) propel the BMW 530e iPerformance from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.2

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