Which new 5 series engine would you go for?

[un1corn]

So i'm in the market for a G30 5 series. I currently own a 530d F10 Touring.

The obvious option is to go straight to another 530d. I adore the look of the latest 5 series. (g30 ).

I'm going to get a saloon but i'm only running around around 12 miles a day now. I don't use the motorway really and the road is a long 50mph straight with the occasional 30mph at each end.

So, with this low mileage, I'm guessing a 530d really doesnt make sense, however i adore the grunt and shove of the 530d and the 6 cylinder engine.

The 520d is not in contention, as is anything silly like a 540, M5 etc.

Due to the mileage i'm thinking maybe a 530i but I'm unsure if i could stomach the 2.0 engine, because I love the grunt and shove of a high torque 6 cylinder diesel.

I suppose another option is a 530e but I've really got no experiance of this or if it's even a good idea. Another option which is a bit 'out there' is a 340i, but i'm unsure if the feel of the 3-series is a bit tat compared to the 5, and I drive a 330d at work so i'll feel like im always in the same car.

So, unless anyone has any other suggestions, what would you guys recommend?

[un1corn]

b14 said:

Out of interest, if a 340i is in the frame, why is a 540i out? Same engine? They are great cars, don't discount them because of a perception of them being too extreme / not sensible enough.

Its just sheer price. The 540 for 2018 or less and less than 20,000 miles is 30k plus. My budget is around the 26k mark.