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BMW 530i xDrive in Warsaw

BMW 530i xDrive for rent in Warsaw is a car from our “Premium and limousines” class. It has 5 seats, an automatic gearbox and a petrol engine. You collect it at our office at Wiejska 12/3, and we rent for at least 5 days. Below you can see who this car suits, which routes from Warsaw fit within its mileage allowance and how collection works.

  • 199 PLNper day, rentals from 5 days
  • 300 kmallowance per day, counted across the whole rental
  • 1 500 kmallowance for a rental of 5 days
  • 5 seatsan automatic gearbox, a petrol engine

Check dates and book BMW 530i xDriveCall 790 511 580

BMW 530i xDrive for rent in Warsaw, front three-quarter view

Who BMW 530i xDrive suits in Warsaw

In Warsaw, the BMW 530i xDrive is chosen mostly by people who drive for work. A meeting in an office tower by Daszyńskiego roundabout, a client in Służewiec and a dinner in the city centre make up a day when a quiet cabin matters, and so does a car that looks right at every address. Companies also book it when they host a guest from abroad and want to collect them from the airport in a car of the right standard.

xDrive earns its keep when the weather turns, in November rain on the Wisłostrada, on a wet expressway or on a winter trip to the Masurian lakes or the mountains. With a long saloon it pays to plan parking in the centre in advance, as it is easiest to leave in the underground car park of an office building or a hotel. On a longer route, for example to Kraków or Gdańsk, 252 hp and the eight-speed automatic make overtaking calm, and the driver does not feel tired after several hours.

A typical BMW 530i xDrive rental in Warsaw lasts from a week to a month. The customer collects the car at our office on Monday morning, drives between the office and meetings during the week, and on Friday takes it for the weekend to Sopot or to family near Kraków. With a plan like this, the mileage allowance for the whole rental is usually more than enough, and a second driver on the contract lets you take turns at the wheel.

  • Saloon body
  • All-wheel drive
  • Petrol engine
  • Automatic gearbox
  • A family or a small group

Things worth knowing about the BMW 530i xDrive

  1. The G30 generation of the 5 Series arrived in 2017 and was up to 100 kg lighter than the F10 it replaced. Its main plant was Dingolfing in Bavaria.
  2. The G30 sits on the CLAR platform that BMW had introduced earlier in the 7 Series.
  3. The two-litre B48 engine belongs to BMW's modular family of engines with 500 cc per cylinder. The same engine also went into the Toyota Supra 2.0 and the Morgan Plus Four.
  4. Across its first six generations, BMW sold around 7.9 million 5 Series cars.

These facts are about the model generation and its history, not the equipment of this particular car.

Routes from Warsaw and the mileage allowance of BMW 530i xDrive

The daily rate of BMW 530i xDrive includes 300 km, and the allowance adds up across the whole rental. For the shortest rental, 5 days, that is 1 500 km. Below you can see how much of it is left after coming back from popular routes. A kilometre over the allowance costs 1.20 PLN.

DestinationOne wayDriving timeThere and backLeft of the allowance for 5 days
Łódź135 km1 h 30 min270 km1 230 km
Lublin170 km2 h340 km1 160 km
Kraków295 km3 h 30 min590 km910 km
Poznań310 km3 h620 km880 km
Gdańsk340 km4 h680 km820 km
Wrocław345 km4 h690 km810 km

Distances and times are approximate, measured from the city centre on expressways and motorways, without stops. The renter fuels the car during the rental, and we hand it over with a full tank and take it back the same way.

Collecting BMW 530i xDrive in Warsaw and delivery to an address

You collect the car at no charge at our office at Wiejska 12/3. We deliver it to an address of your choice in Warsaw for 120 PLN, and we agree the place and time when you book. At Chopin Airport we hand the car over for 80 PLN.

We deliver the car to an address in any of these districts.

  • Bemowo
  • Białołęka
  • Bielany
  • Mokotów
  • Ochota
  • Praga-Południe
  • Praga-Północ
  • Rembertów
  • Śródmieście
  • Targówek
  • Ursus
  • Ursynów
  • Wawer
  • Wesoła
  • Wilanów
  • Włochy
  • Wola
  • Żoliborz

BMW 530i xDrive compared with similar cars

Looking for an alternative to BMW 530i xDrive, or torn between two cars? Below we set it against the cars in our fleet that renters in Warsaw weigh up alongside it. The figures in the table and in the lists of strengths come from the price list and the specification, and under each pair we say plainly who each car suits better.

CarClassSeatsGearboxDrivePowerFuelPrice per day
BMW 530i xDrivethis carPremium and limousines5 seatsautomaticAWD252 hppetrolfrom 199 PLN
BMW 330iPremium and limousines5 seatsautomaticrear258 hppetrolfrom 199 PLN
BMW X3 sDrive30i (2019)Premium and limousines5 seatsautomaticrear252 hppetrolfrom 199 PLN
Mercedes-Benz E220 CDIComfort5 seatsautomaticrear150 hpdieselfrom 129 PLN
BMW X3 xDrive20iComfort5 seatsautomaticAWD184 hppetrolfrom 199 PLN
Opel Insignia 1.8Comfort5 seatsmanualfront140 hppetrolfrom 129 PLN

BMW 530i xDrive or BMW 330i?

Both are BMWs with the same two-litre turbo and eight-speed automatic, so the difference is in the body and the drive. The 530i xDrive is longer, has more rear legroom, a bigger boot (530 l vs 480 l) and all-wheel drive that pays off in rain and snow. The 330i is shorter, more agile and easier to park in Mokotów or Żoliborz. Take the 530i when people will ride in the back, the 330i when it is mostly the two of you.

Where BMW 530i xDrive wins

  • all-wheel drive

Where BMW 330i wins

No edge on paper; it comes down to what you need the car for.

BMW 530i xDrive or BMW X3 sDrive30i (2019)?

Similar power and the same gearbox, but a different character. The X3 is an SUV with a higher seat and a 550 l boot with a wide tailgate, so it copes better with a pushchair, bikes inside and kerbs on new estates. The 530i xDrive is quieter on the motorway and has all-wheel drive, which this X3 lacks (sDrive means rear-wheel drive), and it looks the part outside a hotel or an office. A family with luggage will pick the X3; business trips and winter favour the 530i.

Where BMW 530i xDrive wins

  • all-wheel drive

Where BMW X3 sDrive30i (2019) wins

No edge on paper; it comes down to what you need the car for.

BMW 530i xDrive or Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI?

Two large automatic saloons with similar boots (530 l and 540 l), but from different eras. The Mercedes E220 CDI is a 2005 W211 E-Class with a diesel that sips fuel at a steady pace and has plenty of torque. The BMW 530i xDrive is well over a decade newer, more powerful, all-wheel drive and better equipped. For a long round of client visits where fuel matters, the Mercedes does the job; when the car has to impress and stay sure-footed in winter, take the BMW.

Where BMW 530i xDrive wins

  • all-wheel drive
  • more powerful engine, 252 hp vs 150 hp
  • newer car, 2019 vs 2005

Where Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI wins

  • lower price, 129 PLN instead of 199 PLN per day
  • cheaper extra kilometre, 1 PLN vs 1.20 PLN per km
  • lower deposit

BMW 530i xDrive or BMW X3 xDrive20i?

Both have xDrive, so they stay composed in winter and on a wet S8. Age and body set them apart. The X3 xDrive20i is a previous-generation (F25) SUV with a 184 hp engine and a 550 l boot, good for a gravel track to a country plot or a ski trip. The 530i xDrive is a newer, more powerful and quieter saloon for long drives and meetings. Choose the X3 when you need ground clearance and space, the 530i when comfort and class matter.

Where BMW 530i xDrive wins

  • more powerful engine, 252 hp vs 184 hp
  • newer car, 2019 vs 2012

Where BMW X3 xDrive20i wins

No edge on paper; it comes down to what you need the car for.

BMW 530i xDrive or Opel Insignia 1.8?

The Opel Insignia is a sensible alternative to the 530i when you simply need a big car for the road. Its cabin is similarly roomy and the boot holds around 500 l, but it has a manual gearbox, front-wheel drive and a 140 hp 1.8 petrol, so overtaking needs more room. The BMW brings an automatic, xDrive and a far stronger engine. For a week of driving around Mazovia the Insignia will do; for meetings, airport runs and winter the 530i is the better car.

Where BMW 530i xDrive wins

  • all-wheel drive
  • automatic gearbox
  • more powerful engine, 252 hp vs 140 hp
  • newer car, 2019 vs 2009

Where Opel Insignia 1.8 wins

  • lower price, 129 PLN instead of 199 PLN per day
  • cheaper extra kilometre, 1 PLN vs 1.20 PLN per km
  • lower deposit

Every engine version of the BMW 5 Series G30 (2017–2023)

The table lists the engine versions of this generation sold in Europe, with power, torque, drive and production years. The row with our car is highlighted, and versions we have in the fleet link to their own pages. We do not rent the other versions, but the table shows at a glance how they differ from the BMW 530i xDrive.

VersionEngineFuelPowerTorqueDriveYears
BMW 520i2.0 I4 turbopetrol184 PS290 NmRWD2017–2023
BMW 530ithis car, available to rent2.0 I4 turbopetrol252 / 245 PS350 NmRWD or xDrive2017–2023
BMW 540i3.0 I6 turbopetrol340 / 333 PS450 NmRWD or xDrive2017–2023
BMW M550i4.4 V8 twin-turbopetrol462 / 530 PS650 / 750 NmxDrive2017–2023
BMW M5 / M5 Competition4.4 V8 twin-turbopetrol600 / 625 PS750 NmM xDrive2018–2023
BMW M5 CS4.4 V8 twin-turbopetrol635 PS750 NmM xDrive2021–2022
BMW 518d2.0 I4 turbodiesel150 PS350 NmRWD2018–2023
BMW 520d2.0 I4 turbodiesel190 PS400 NmRWD or xDrive2017–2023
BMW 525d2.0 I4 twin-turbodiesel231 PS500 NmRWD2017–2020
BMW 530d3.0 I6 turbodiesel265 / 286 PS620 / 650 NmRWD or xDrive2017–2023
BMW 540d3.0 I6 twin-turbodiesel320 / 340 PS680 / 700 NmxDrive2017–2023
BMW M550d3.0 I6 quad-turbodiesel400 PS760 NmxDrive2017–2020
BMW 520e2.0 I4 turbo + electric motorhybrid204 PS350 NmRWD2021–2022
BMW 530e2.0 I4 turbo + electric motorhybrid252 / 292 PS420 NmRWD or xDrive2017–2023
BMW 545e3.0 I6 turbo + electric motorhybrid394 PS600 NmxDrive2020–2023

Figures separated by a slash are the power or torque of successive variants of the same version (for example before and after the facelift) or of the versions named in the row. A range such as 136–163 PS covers several outputs of the same engine. Figures are for the European market and come from manufacturer material and technical data catalogues.

BMW 530i xDrive and other versions of this model

Looking for another version of this model, a stronger engine, a diesel or a different year? Those versions are not in our fleet, but below we say plainly how they differ from BMW 530i xDrive and when our car is all you need. You can book BMW 530i xDrive straight away.

BMW 520d (G30) or BMW 530i xDrive?

2.0 diesel, 190 PS, 400 Nm, rear-wheel drive or xDrive, 2017–2023

The 520d is the two-litre diesel 5 Series and uses less fuel than a petrol on a long run. It has clearly less power than our 530i xDrive with its 252 PS, though, so overtaking on a single carriageway needs more room. The body, cabin, 530 l boot and eight-speed automatic are the same in both, and ours has xDrive, which was only an option on the 520d.

BMW 530d (G30) or BMW 530i xDrive?

3.0 I6 diesel, 265 PS (286 PS from 2020), 620–650 Nm, rear-wheel drive or xDrive

The 530d is a six-cylinder diesel with a huge amount of torque, valued on the motorway and for towing. Our 530i xDrive has a 252 PS four-cylinder petrol that is quiet and smooth in town, and on trips around Poland you will mostly notice the difference when accelerating hard with a full load.

BMW 540i (G30) or BMW 530i xDrive?

3.0 I6 petrol, 340 PS (333 PS from 2020), 450 Nm, rear-wheel drive or xDrive

The 540i has six cylinders and 80–90 PS more than our 530i. You feel the difference under hard acceleration, but the body, interior, 530 l boot and eight-speed automatic are the same. If you want a 5 Series with xDrive for winter and long trips, the 530i xDrive gives you the same car with a more economical engine.

BMW M550i xDrive (G30) or BMW 530i xDrive?

4.4 twin-turbo V8 petrol, 462 PS (530 PS from 2020), 650–750 Nm, xDrive

The M550i was the first petrol M Performance 5 Series, with a V8 and 0–100 km/h in 4 seconds. It is a car for people chasing performance. Our 530i xDrive has the same all-wheel drive and the same interior, is calmer and uses far less fuel, so for a business week in Warsaw it is all you need.

BMW 530e (G30) or BMW 530i xDrive?

plug-in hybrid, 2.0 petrol plus electric motor, 252 PS (from 2020 up to 292 PS with XtraBoost), 420 Nm

The 530e is the plug-in hybrid 5 Series; it can run on electricity in town, but only if you charge it regularly. Our 530i xDrive has a conventional petrol engine, so you never need to look for a charger in Warsaw or on the road, and the power and automatic gearbox are similar.

BMW serii 5 G60 (od 2023) i elektryczne i5 or BMW 530i xDrive?

new generation, including the 520i (208 PS), 520d (197 PS) and i5 eDrive40 (340 PS)

The G60 succeeds our generation. It has been built in Dingolfing since July 2023 and is the first 5 Series with a fully electric version, the i5, plus a new interior with large screens. Our 530i xDrive is a 2019 G30 with a stronger engine than the entry 520i of the new generation, and with xDrive.

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Current dates, the full price list, the deposit and booking are on the car page. The rental terms are the same for the whole fleet.

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Questions about BMW 530i xDrive in Warsaw

Is BMW 530i xDrive suitable for the route from Warsaw to Kraków?
The route from Warsaw to Kraków is about 295 km one way and about 3 h 30 min of driving, so 590 km there and back. Renting for 5 days includes 1 500 km, so 910 km of the allowance is left when you get back. Each kilometre over the allowance costs 1.20 PLN.
Can I rent BMW 530i xDrive for longer than a month?
Yes. We rent for at least 5 days and at most 120 days. A month costs 3 900 PLN, and the longer the rental, the lower the daily rate. The mileage allowance (300 km per day) adds up across the whole rental, so a longer term gives you proportionally more.
BMW 530i xDrive or BMW 330i: which should I choose?
Both are BMWs with the same two-litre turbo and eight-speed automatic, so the difference is in the body and the drive. The 530i xDrive is longer, has more rear legroom, a bigger boot (530 l vs 480 l) and all-wheel drive that pays off in rain and snow. The 330i is shorter, more agile and easier to park in Mokotów or Żoliborz. Take the 530i when people will ride in the back, the 330i when it is mostly the two of you. The comparison with the other similar cars in our fleet is further up this page.
Which car should I choose if BMW 530i xDrive is already booked for my dates?
Similar cars in our fleet are BMW 330i and BMW X3 sDrive30i (2019). We hand them over on the same terms, and the calendar on each car's page shows its free dates.
Can I rent BMW 520d (G30), BMW 530d (G30) or BMW 540i (G30) from you?
Those versions are not in our fleet. We have BMW 530i xDrive, and how it differs from other versions and years of this model is described above on this page. You can check free dates for BMW 530i xDrive in the calendar on its page.
Which engine versions does the BMW 5 Series G30 (2017–2023) come in?
This generation was offered as petrol 520i, 530i, 540i, M550i, M5 / M5 Competition and M5 CS, diesel 518d, 520d, 525d, 530d, 540d and M550d and hybrid 520e, 530e and 545e. You can rent the BMW 530i xDrive from us in Warsaw, and the table on this page lists power, torque and production years for every version.