I've been an Audi fan for a while. I'm getting the BMW urge, and your video is helping me lean toward a 330i xDrive. Thanks for the in depth driving and descriptions. I'm getting excited...
I had a B9 A4 before I got a G20 330i. Both with base suspension. Stock for stock, the BMW handles extremely well. Much better than my A4 which I got aftermarket lowering springs and a sway bar for. Both cars were fast for a 2.0. The EA888 engine though was smoother than the B46. I got piggyback boxes for both cars (I had the cars at a time when they didn't have ECU remaps for them). The BMW responded to the JB4 very well, especially with ethanol. I have dragy verified videos on my channel if you want to see what a 330i can do with just a JB4 and some ethanol and no other mods. But yes. Both are fantastic cars. If I could only get one, it would be the 330i. It's a more fun car over all.
bro i’m trying so hard to not get a 330i for my first job out of college since i graduate soon and want to be responsible with my money 😂 also thank you for actually driving these cars unlike others that drive 20mph
A 330i is actually not a bad choice for an out of college first car. My first out of college car was a new Kia Stinger GT1 AWD, which was a similarly priced car. BMW is giving some awesome discounts and low interest rates on this car, plus a college graduation incentive. I'd go for it, as long as it doesn't impede your finances for other things!
@@Demoxx1 Problem with used cars at the moment is just the interest rates are terrible. Over 3/4 years you're paying 12-16% more in interest over the cost of the loan that could make up most of the savings from buying used lol.
I purchased a 2024 with m sport and it is a dream to drive. Literally hugs the road and has plenty of pop. When you don’t need it put it into eco mode and get 35 mpg. The car really has few flaws.
@@DMCarReviews More comfortable and spacious, yes, but I don't think it handles better. I don't think it can get up to speed that quickly and feel secure go in higher speed. It's also as not as agile as the sedan. The X3 can handle potholes much better though and in my area potholes are everywhere nowadays.
its 6 seconds 0-60 lol thats not fast.. the old beamers with 335 hp were better, not the same anymore. Plus dealers are littered with 330s, everyone buys em but there returned too at the same rate
@@ronalddimitri2477 It can keep up for sure. If both cars have An unlocked speed limiter, the 3-series would take it up top, I feel like. The BMW is also more responsive.
Have a lci 330 m sport and love how agile it is in the twisties because of the lighter engine. However, I definitely miss the extra oomph and sound from the m340i. I feel like the sweet spot for the 330 would have been around 300hp, but then again that would invade m340 sales. Would love to see you drive the 2025 330i with the new mild hybrid system and see how that compares with the pre lci and lci 1
I know its an obscure ish car but you should drive a P3 era volvo S60, 2011-2015, I have the T5 and its really great, 250 hp (I think a tad understated) and it makes 295 ft lbs of torque. It easily cruises at autobahn speeds and rides pretty sporty. I think itd compare good to a car of this class!
I dont know about more pickup. But maybe a little more torque. they added a mild hybrid system. A little less top end than pre lci models though. Watch Redline Reviews 330i lci video for more info.
On the other hand, due to the turbo, the 330i has more low-revvature torque and gives a typical turbo feel. The Lexus gives a much more cozy ride from the V6 that sleeps if you want, and explosive if you need it. 💢
Same here, this thing seems so boring. And tech is just an easy way to put an expiration date on cars. These iPad screens will look and be outdated in 5 years at most. BMW following the lazy mainstream trend and sucking the soul out of their cars since the F platform. Korean cars are taking more market share than ever and the rest of the luxury market is sold to Tesla. Sad state of affairs but these modern ICE cars (turbo 4 popper, direct injection, start/stop, electric power steering, automatic only) are stale junk all the way up to BMW.
@@DMCarReviews I was expecting better. Great torque numbers and BMW always underrates output. My dealership gave me a loaner 330i for a few days. I thought it was fast for a 4cyl turbo. But I did not like the stiff seats, overly stiff suspension and fake exhaust note. Couldn't stand that most functions were controlled by touchscreen. But I can see why these things sell.
Can understand why we see these types of cars less and less. Mainstream cars have stepped up and overstep the luxury segment. I could understand getting a Beemer back when they were elegant, inline 6 and a stick but now... Looks like most other cars, vacuum cleaner sound, automatic, has no presence, big laptops on the dashboard and cheap little chrome accents (painted plastic) here and there. Blah, not for me, and I understand why everyone moves on from these modern luxury ICE cars and get a Tesla. At the end of the day these are lease machines and are disposable.
I've been an Audi fan for a while. I'm getting the BMW urge, and your video is helping me lean toward a 330i xDrive. Thanks for the in depth driving and descriptions. I'm getting excited...
In my opinion, the BMW 3 series is the best car you can get in this segment.
G20 330i owner here. It’s by far the best car in its class.
I had a B9 A4 before I got a G20 330i. Both with base suspension. Stock for stock, the BMW handles extremely well. Much better than my A4 which I got aftermarket lowering springs and a sway bar for. Both cars were fast for a 2.0. The EA888 engine though was smoother than the B46. I got piggyback boxes for both cars (I had the cars at a time when they didn't have ECU remaps for them). The BMW responded to the JB4 very well, especially with ethanol. I have dragy verified videos on my channel if you want to see what a 330i can do with just a JB4 and some ethanol and no other mods.
But yes. Both are fantastic cars. If I could only get one, it would be the 330i. It's a more fun car over all.
great review, your production quality has been stepping up recently
Thank you for watching
bro i’m trying so hard to not get a 330i for my first job out of college since i graduate soon and want to be responsible with my money 😂 also thank you for actually driving these cars unlike others that drive 20mph
A 330i is actually not a bad choice for an out of college first car. My first out of college car was a new Kia Stinger GT1 AWD, which was a similarly priced car. BMW is giving some awesome discounts and low interest rates on this car, plus a college graduation incentive. I'd go for it, as long as it doesn't impede your finances for other things!
Get a used one. Save some money. And if possible cosign with someone with a good credit like your parents.
@@Demoxx1 Problem with used cars at the moment is just the interest rates are terrible. Over 3/4 years you're paying 12-16% more in interest over the cost of the loan that could make up most of the savings from buying used lol.
@@Demoxx1Buy new if you can! Used ones are a gamble
@@Moneylol Yeah. YOu really do have to wait for those interest rates to go down.
The basic Bimmer still feels like a special car. That's BMW engineering for ya. Great spec!
Exactly!
Very fast for a BMW that doesn’t have any M badges on it
Very fast!
I purchased a 2024 with m sport and it is a dream to drive. Literally hugs the road and has plenty of pop. When you don’t need it put it into eco mode and get 35 mpg. The car really has few flaws.
I didn't find a single flaw in the 1000+ miles that I've driven it.
Sedan always drive better than SUV. This one seem to handle and drive better than the X3 xDrive 30i.
I wouldn't say the X3 30i drives any worse. It's even more comfortable and spacious.
@@DMCarReviews More comfortable and spacious, yes, but I don't think it handles better. I don't think it can get up to speed that quickly and feel secure go in higher speed. It's also as not as agile as the sedan. The X3 can handle potholes much better though and in my area potholes are everywhere nowadays.
@@xikefocus It's plenty agile, and the performance is fairly similar, but it's just way more practical
For sure, had both but the x3 is awesome too for what it is
Love ur vids man
Thank you for watching😊
This car is for sure fast
It really is! Very impressive for 255hp.
its 6 seconds 0-60 lol thats not fast.. the old beamers with 335 hp were better, not the same anymore. Plus dealers are littered with 330s, everyone buys em but there returned too at the same rate
@@possession3929 6s is fast, what are you talking about?
@@DMCarReviews 16 gs lil better time than that doesnt feel fast. so im telling you its not fast
@@possession3929 A 16 GS doesn't do 5.1 seconds 0-60 (as I did here) nor is it anywhere close in handling. The GS is a solid 6.4s-6.5s car.
Great Video. What would you is faster in a straight line The 330i, Mercedes C class Or Audi a4?
My bets would be on the BMW, especially at the higher speed. It also has the best launch control.
Close second would be the audi. mercedes 4 cylinder is definitely the least powerful and least refined.
@@DMCarReviews Audis 4 cylinder can definitely keep up with this one.
@@ronalddimitri2477 It can keep up for sure. If both cars have An unlocked speed limiter, the 3-series would take it up top, I feel like. The BMW is also more responsive.
@@Demoxx1 I like the 3 series the most in this class
Have a lci 330 m sport and love how agile it is in the twisties because of the lighter engine. However, I definitely miss the extra oomph and sound from the m340i. I feel like the sweet spot for the 330 would have been around 300hp, but then again that would invade m340 sales. Would love to see you drive the 2025 330i with the new mild hybrid system and see how that compares with the pre lci and lci 1
The 330i is plenty of power for any situation! Yes, I should sometime
this car is made for the autobahn, so fast such little rpm, icreases speed quickly while still maintaing a low rpm
Absolutely!
Next year im looking to get a 2021-24 3 series, i want a m340i bjt the 330i looks like a great car also
If you can go new, definitely go that route! You never know how the used ones were treated.
105 in the thumbnail is wild 😭🙏
That's kilometers an hour😃
how does it compare handling wise with the m340 you tested couple months ago given the 300 lbs difference
Similar handling, but the M340 is even sportier thanks to the adaptive M suspension
I know its an obscure ish car but you should drive a P3 era volvo S60, 2011-2015, I have the T5 and its really great, 250 hp (I think a tad understated) and it makes 295 ft lbs of torque. It easily cruises at autobahn speeds and rides pretty sporty. I think itd compare good to a car of this class!
Good idea!
@@DMCarReviews Thank you! I love this car and not many reviews, you'll be a pioneer. Great content.
@@James-lg1ix Thank you for watching!
Surprisingly quick, having driven both pre lci and lci I think the lci received a small power bump
Germans are known for vastly underrating engines and performance numbers
I think they have the same output on paper
I dont know about more pickup. But maybe a little more torque. they added a mild hybrid system. A little less top end than pre lci models though. Watch Redline Reviews 330i lci video for more info.
@@ronalddimitri2477 This one has more top end than the previous one. Also, that channel is one that I have no desire to watch.
@@DMCarReviewshow come? He is pretty good also
Can I get ur opinion? This or a ‘23 Lexus IS350
BMW of course
With the Lexus 350, you have the mid 5, not with the 330i.
On the other hand, due to the turbo, the 330i has more low-revvature torque and gives a typical turbo feel. The Lexus gives a much more cozy ride from the V6 that sleeps if you want, and explosive if you need it. 💢
@@immobilierhypothequeuntoit8545 The 3-series rides better and has much better anc more useable power
@@immobilierhypothequeuntoit8545 The IS350 showed 6.6s in my testing 0-60. That's 1.5s slower than a 330i.
Would rather a pre LCI one, or even better, a E90
I like the newest one the most
@@DMCarReviews Why?
@@JRB41 Because the tech is better and it's even quicker than before?
Same here, this thing seems so boring. And tech is just an easy way to put an expiration date on cars. These iPad screens will look and be outdated in 5 years at most. BMW following the lazy mainstream trend and sucking the soul out of their cars since the F platform. Korean cars are taking more market share than ever and the rest of the luxury market is sold to Tesla. Sad state of affairs but these modern ICE cars (turbo 4 popper, direct injection, start/stop, electric power steering, automatic only) are stale junk all the way up to BMW.
it is faster than x6 40d 2022-23? What do you say?😮
We don't have the 40d here, only the 40i. I think it's comparable in terms of performance.
@@DMCarReviews în your opinion , who is the fast ? 330i or x6?
@@alexalexandrunine I don't know
@@DMCarReviews ok, tell me , what consumption in km, eating much? I think 7l 8l consumption drive normal, corect?
@@alexalexandrunine 7l is normal
Cheap affordable car . I drove one it does have performance but mechanically is a no no
It's mechanically very nice
if this had car had 245 hp and a bigger gas tank this car would be the ultimate family vehicle
This car has 255hp and a very good size gas tank with 400+ miles of range
6 seconds to 60? I was hoping for low to mid 5's. Turbo lag?
What were you expecting for 255hp? Look at the launch run.
@@DMCarReviews I was expecting better. Great torque numbers and BMW always underrates output. My dealership gave me a loaner 330i for a few days. I thought it was fast for a 4cyl turbo. But I did not like the stiff seats, overly stiff suspension and fake exhaust note. Couldn't stand that most functions were controlled by touchscreen. But I can see why these things sell.
@@ed52369 Seats are very comfortable and not stiff...
hahah saw those baltimore and DC signs
Yes!
Can understand why we see these types of cars less and less. Mainstream cars have stepped up and overstep the luxury segment. I could understand getting a Beemer back when they were elegant, inline 6 and a stick but now... Looks like most other cars, vacuum cleaner sound, automatic, has no presence, big laptops on the dashboard and cheap little chrome accents (painted plastic) here and there. Blah, not for me, and I understand why everyone moves on from these modern luxury ICE cars and get a Tesla. At the end of the day these are lease machines and are disposable.
That's really not true! The 3-series is an excellent car with wonderful handling and best in class infotainment. The build quality is excellent too.