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i am looking to buy a 5 in thailand and having a hard time deciding between a 2018-2019 520d or 530e. from a price perspective, they are the same.
what are your thoughts and which would you choose given the situation and location?

my thoughts:

520d:
Pros:
1. thailand's heat would be somewhat beneficial to heat up the cats and no worries about the cold

2. less maintenance - no spark plugs

3. fuel economy

4. b47 seems to be much improved from n47 and a reliable engine

Cons:
1. refilling def

2. first fuel grade to increase in price during economic crisis

530e:
Pros:
1. hybrid - some pure electric range

2. fuel economy

3. traditional gas engine -somewhat easier to maintain

Cons:
1. spark plugs and direct injection maintenance

2. battery life and maintenance

3. engine output alone is less than the diesel - heavily aided by hybrid system