BMW 3 SERIES SALOON

Name: BMW 3 SERIES 330e 22.3 kWh M Sport 4dr Step Auto
Brand: BMW 3 SERIES
SKU: 105989
Availability: InStock

330e 22.3 kWh M Sport 4dr Step Auto

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Fuel Type Hybrid

Range 62 miles

Real World Estimate 53 miles

Co2 55.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 143mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

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Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
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Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
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Fuel Type Hybrid

Range 62 miles

Real World Estimate 53 miles

Co2 55.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 143mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

BMW 3 SERIES Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
8
Comfort
8
Space
7
Styling
7
Build
8
Value
6
Equipment
7
Economy
8
Depreciation
8
Insurance
7

The 330e Plug-in hybrid is the technological flagship of BMW's enhanced 3 Series line-up. Jonathan Crouch looks at the improved version.

Ten Second Review

With the updated version of BMW's Plug-in Hybrid petrol/electric 330e model, the conventional 320i variant's 184hp 2.0-litre petrol engine has been matched with an electric motor and a much larger battery to create quite a package. There's the choice of either a saloon or a Touring estate and both now gets a significantly upgraded cabin. And this updated model range gains smarter looks too.

Background

Not everyone wanting futuristic engine technology wants their car to also look futuristic. To look like BMW's iX for instance. If you're buying from this Bavarian brand and want a petrol/electric powerplant, the 330e Plug-in hybrid offers a more subtle way to go. Especially in this updated form. You now get up to 63 miles of all-electric driving range when the car's charged up, which enables the creation of some impressive overall stats - up to 353.1mpg on the WLTP combined cycle and as little as 19g/km of WLTP-rated CO2. Those figures fall only fractionally with the Touring estate body style. Take some time to understand BMW's thinking here and it's hard not to be impressed.

Driving Experience

With this second mid-term update, much about the engineering of this 330e has changed. At its original launch, this 'G20'-era 330e Plug-in hybrid model took a big step forward over its previous generation predecessor, the main difference being the measurement of all-electric driving range. This was rated at only 21 miles in the previous generation 3 Series plug-in but in the original G20-era version of this model, the addition of a larger 12.0kWh battery increased the range up to around 39 miles of zero emissions motoring when fully-charged. Well now, things have been even further improved, with an even larger 19.5kWh battery installed, which has boosted EV range right up to 63 miles. What this now means is that if you've a pretty typical daily commute, you might never have to fuel up this car to complete it. As you might expect, this kind of cleverness comes courtesy of a very advanced powerplant indeed, in this case a combination of the 184bhp 2.0-litre petrol unit from the 320i mated to an electric motor incorporating an 'XtraBoost' function. This can increase power to as much as 292hp, reducing the 62mph sprint time to just 5.9s. The hybrid system's extra weight drops maximum speed slightly over that of the ordinary 320i, but it's still rated at 143mph. As before, the main available drive modes are 'Sport', 'Hybrid' and 'Electric' - the latter able to be automatically activated in urban zones. The brand's xDrive 4WD system is no longer available on this variant.

Design and Build

This isn't the kind of Plug-in hybrid model you'll buy if you want to make an eco-statement. Unless you really know your BMWs, there's almost nothing to visually differentiate a 330e from any other 3 Series saloon unless you happen to spot the side panel charging flap. Visual changes to the Saloon and Touring body styles as part of this second G20-era 3 Series update are minimal: a more aerodynamic front bumper, more angular sills, fresh paint colours and, if you upgrade from the standard 17-inch alloy wheels, redesigned 19-inch alloy wheel rims. Inside, you might notice the redesigned steering wheel, the redesigned air vents along with the provision of fewer fascia buttons. And maybe also the smart 'cascade' interior lighting (adjustable for colour and brightness and able to indicate to the driver if they have an incoming 'phone call or have left a door open). Plus there's nicer Sensatec perforated fabric upholstery. The major cabin update here though, is the adoption of the brand's latest 'Operating System 8.5' software for the big 14.9-inch central touchscreen, which now controls all the climate functions and has a 'widget bar' that can be customised with the driver's favourite functions. There's also augmented reality for the navigation, 5G connectivity and a streamlined system to allow the car to connect to its MyBMW app. Plus, as with larger BMWs, you can now get the iDrive controller, the gear selector and the ignition button in 'Crafted Clarity' cut glass. As previously, there's a 12.3-inch instrument display. Otherwise, things are much as before. There's reasonably comfortable space for a couple of adults on the rear bench - it'd be a bit of a squash for three. Out back, there's a 375-litre boot in the Saloon (105-litres down on the conventionally-engined model), which you can extend by folding the seat backs forward. If you're going to be doing that very regularly though, then you're really a candidate for the alternative Touring estate version, which offers a 410-litre boot (90-litres down on the conventionally-engined model), extendable with seat folding to 1,410-litres.

Market and Model

The 330e comes in both saloon and Touring estate guises, plus there's a choice of either rear-driven or 4x4 xDrive formats. Prices start from around £47,000 and there are now just two trim levels, 'Sport' and 'M Sport'. There's a premium of £1,500 for the Touring estate body style. All models now include the 'BMW Live Cockpit Plus' screen set-up, which includes cloud-based BMW Maps, over-the-air updates and an improved version of the brand's 'Intelligent Personal Assistant' voice control system. The company's 'Parking assistant' is now standard, steering you automatically into spaces. And you can upgrade it with Park View, Panorama View and 3D View functions. M Sport customers are being offered a choice of exterior upgrades, including a carbonfibre rear diffuser, a large rear spoiler for the saloon and individual wheel designs of up to 20-inches in size. As for safety, well as before, an optional across the range is the brand's 'Driving Assistant Professional' pack, which includes Active Cruise Control with a Stop&Go function. There's also a 'Steering and Lane Control Assistant', which helps the driver maintain their position on motorways where the lane narrows. The 'Active Navigation' function detects when a lane change for a motorway exit is required and prepares to steer the car into that lane. The system also comprises a 'Lane Keeping Assistant' with active side collision protection and an 'Evasion Assistant'.

Cost of Ownership

With the deletion of diesel from the 3 Series range, BMW reckons this plug-in derivative will be a particularly strong seller. The installation of a more capable 19.5kWh lithium-ion high-voltage battery in recent times has nearly doubled its potential electric driving range - to as much as 63 miles. Charging time is around two and a half hours from a conventional 7kW garage wallbox or plug-in public charge point. Hook up to a domestic 3-pin socket and the charging time will be just under five and a half hours. As usual with Plug-in hybrids, the official WLTP combined cycle fuel figures - up to 353.1mpg for the saloon and up to 313.9g/km for the Touring version - need to be taken with a pinch of salt, but the important thing is that the government believes the quoted CO2 return - which can be as little as 19g/km in the saloon or up to 23g/km in the Touring. Either way, this means a super-low Benefit-in-Kind taxation rating. Of course it's unlikely that you'd ever achieve the quoted mpg and CO2 figures in the real world, but the important thing is that the government believes them, hence the attractive tax breaks that'll come as part and parcel of 330e model ownership.

Summary

In this enhanced 330e, BMW has brought us a PHEV 3 Series model that makes real world sense. There's excellent real world EV driving range, now matched to a much smarter cabin with extra technology that customers will really like. The pricing though, inevitably reflects the improvement. If you're disappointed that BMW no longer offers a diesel-engined version of this Bavarian contender, we think you really have to look at a 330e as a realistic alternative. The waiting lists for this variant suggest that many potential customers already are.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Charging info

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
Automatic Start/stop button
Bluetooth Wi-Fi interface
BMW iDrive
BMW Teleservices
Connected pro - Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay/Android auto and remote services
ConnectedDrive Services - last state call
Live cockpit plus with Navigation + 12.3" instrument display + 14.9" display, Intelligent voice assist, 2 USB, 4G LTE connect
Oil sensor for level and grade
Personal e-SIM
Shifting point display

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Double joint spring strut front axle
Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
Fuel tank breather system
Plug and charge
Public mode 3 professional fast charging cable with 5m length
Steptronic Sport automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted gearshift paddles launch control and xtreme drive lever control

Entertainment

DAB tuner

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlight beam throw control with load dependent regulating reaction, dynamic compensation of braking dive and acceleration squat
Bi-LED Low and high beam headlights
BMW emblem, engine compartment lid and tailgate
Body colour roof fin
Door sill strips
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing
Fading support
Follow me home headlight function
Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements
Front apron plastic in body colour
Fuel filler flap - right rear in body colour
Heat protection glazing on front windows and windscreen
High gloss chrome kidney frame with high gloss black kidney struts
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights
LED turn indicator
Licence plate panel integrated into front bumper and tailgate
M high gloss shadow line exterior trim
Matt black B-pillar finsher
Matt black window recess cover
Model designation on right side of tailgate
One piece front bumper cover including towing eye cover in body colour
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Rear boot
Rear side wing doors
Reversing lights
Side frame decorative moulding black matt
Trailer stabilisation logic
Visible exhaust tailpipe finisher
Welcome lights in interior and door handle area
Windscreen washer jets

Interior Features

12V power socket in front storage compartment
2 front cupholder in centre console with clamping elements and matt black inlay
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke M Sport multifunction flat bottom leather steering wheel
3 zone automatic air conditioning
40:20:40 split folding rear seat with through loading system
Anthracite headlining
Armrest integrated in front and rear door trim + front centre console armrest
Battery in luggage compartment
BMW ID
Cruise control operation in steering wheel
Driving experience mode switch
Foldable all rear headrests
Folding rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders
Front and rear headrests
Front and rear velour floor mats
Front reading light
Heated front seats
Height adjustable mechanically and infinitely variable steering column
Illuminated armrest storage compartment
Illuminated glove compartment
Illuminated luggage compartment
Lashing eyelets in luggage compartment
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Toolkit located in luggage compartment

Packs

Interior and exterior mirror pack - 3 Series Touring/Saloon
M sport exterior styling pack - 3 Series Saloon/Touring
Parking assistant pack - 3 Series

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
BMW emergency call
Child locks on rear doors
Cornering brake control
Crash sensor activating of airbags, Unlocking doors, hazard warning lights, interior light, safety battery terminal
Drive-off assistant
Driver and front passenger with seat occupancy detection for driver's and passenger side
Driver and passenger side airbags, body protection at side and airbags deploy from seat backrests
Dry braking
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electric parking brake including automatic hold function and automatic release of the parking brake when driving off
Front airbag deactivation
Front airbags for driver and front passenger
Head airbags in 1st and 2nd row, head protection at side, curtain airbags open from headliner above 1st and 2nd row
Plastic fuel tank
Side impact protection
Tyre pressure sensors
Ventilated front and rear disc brakes
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system
Centre lock switch
Closing system with central locking
Electronic vehicle immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty

70
Battery Capacity in kWh

22.3
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)

690
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW

2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)

195
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW

7.4
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)

135
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW

11
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW

Not Available
Battery Leased

No
Battery Type

Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location

Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type

Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW

11
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years

8
Usable Battery Capacity

19.5
WLTP - AER (km) - City

102
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb

99
WLTP - AER (miles) - City

63.4
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb

61.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City

20
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb

20.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High

23.9
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High

18.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low

22.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium

19.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City

3.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb

3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High

2.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High

3.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low

2.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium

3.2
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (kWh/100km) - Comb

21.4
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (miles/kWh) - Comb

2.9
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb

15.5
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH

15.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL

15.4
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb

4
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH

4
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL

4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City

104
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb

101
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH

96
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL

101
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High

88
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High

110
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low

96
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium

109
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City

64.6
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb

62.8
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH

59.7
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL

62.8
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High

54.7
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High

68.4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low

59.7
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium

67.7

Emissions - ICE

CO

0.321
HC

0.011
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

68
NOx

0.013
Particles

0.0003
Standard Emissions

EURO 6e-bis

Emissions - Lifecycle

End-of-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes

0.5
In-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes

35.2
Lifetime Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes

44.9
Production Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes

9.2

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb

161
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High

157
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High

141
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low

223
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium

158
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb

11
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb

55
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH

60
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL

55

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

1998
Compression Ratio

11.0:1
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

94.6
Engine Code

XB1141M1
Engine Layout

NORTH SOUTH
Fuel Delivery

TURBO INJECTION
Gears

8 SPEED
Number of Valves

16
Transmission

SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

No

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb

0.3
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb

941.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb

7.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High

7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High

6.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low

9.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium

7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb

39.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High

40.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High

45.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low

28.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium

40.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb

2.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

2.7
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

2.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb

117.7
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH

104.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL

117.7

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Engine CC

2.0
Badge Power

292
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

e
Coin Series

M Sport
Generation Mark

7
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

34E
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

Not Available
Timing Belt Interval Mileage

Not Available
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

5.9
Engine Power - BHP

292
Engine Power - KW

215
Engine Power - RPM

5000
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

310
Engine Torque - MKG

42.8
Engine Torque - NM

420
Engine Torque - RPM

1350
Top Speed

143

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

225/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear

225/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 848M
Wheel Type

18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1446
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

4713
Wheelbase

2851
Width

1827
Width (including mirrors)

2068

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

40
Gross Vehicle Weight

2360
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

375
Max. Loading Weight

525
Max. Roof Load

75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

1835
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

11.4

Charging Speeds

3h 8min

Home

7kW Charger

0h 26min

Fast

50kW Charger

0h 13min

Rapid

100kW Charger

0h 8min

Ultra-Rapid

150kW Charger

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	18%	£724.05	£144.81	£289.62
2027/28	19%	£764.28	£152.86	£305.71
2028/29	20%	£804.50	£160.90	£321.80
2029/30	21%	£844.73	£168.95	£337.89

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