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The latter gain is aided by the new Brake Energy Regeneration system, fitted as standard to all six and eight-cylinder variants of the updated car. That helps to boost power by 14bhp to 272bhp, while fuel economy has also been improved by 12 per cent. The 530i we tried comes with the 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine which now boasts direct injection. It’s the same story inside, where improved trim materials and a new centre console design are the main additions. However, the controversial styling hasn’t been toned down by the makeover, so despite fresh bumpers, a tweaked grille and new LED rear light clusters, the revised car is hard to distinguish from its predecessor. It has given the all-conquering executive model a new engine range and a host of clever hi-tech updates. Last year was BMW’s best-ever for 5-Series sales – but that doesn’t mean the firm is resting on its laurels. For example, the 235bhp 530d SE will cost you only £370 more than the 530i tested here, and it returns an impressive 44mpg.
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Even so, with lower CO2 emissions and better economy, the diesels hold the biggest appeal. Its distinctive styling is undiluted, but the revised petrol engines provide even better performance. There wasn’t much wrong with the old 5-Series, and the facelifted line-up is equally impressive.