BMW 330i the SWEET SPOT of G20 3 Series?! // REVIEW on Autobahn
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Ill say this the g20 330i is probably one of the best 2.0 engines of 2023!! Super quick I remember it felt insanely quick!
What 2023 engine, it's a 10+ year old engine.
@@derbigpr500nope, the N20 (its predecessor) was a really bad engine…
8 year old, N20 and b48 arent the same thing@@derbigpr500
@@derbigpr500not true, B48 is a young engine
B48 engine was first used on 2014 MINI COOPER S. So, 9 years.
2016 and newer BMWs also use this engine.
Thanks for reviewing my car Max and Martijn!🚀
Very nice car. 👌
@@asabir141 thank you!
What is your fuel economy? My friend had the exact same car for three years and he never managed to get anything less than 9 litres. How about you?
@@EHCX___depends on your right foot😜 average is 6,5L/100km
@@Brandon-kg3plHey man I'm thinking about buying a used one from 2020 with 100k km. Do you think it would start to get problematic for reliability? Being about 4years old
Max never disappoints 🔥
Long may live the 'old' BMW dashboard and gear selector......
I have a RWD M340i and I test drove the 330i as well. I love the 330i, still plenty of pull and a very fun car to drive. The one place the M340i beats the 330i for me is the top end, the 330i sort of dies out while the M340i just keeps pulling.
As a fellow RWD M340i owner, the sound is also much better.
@@smxkcher I was mainly talking about the driving dynamics but yeah I do agree with you
U have a USA spec M340i?
Once the warranty’s up I’m throwing a tune on it and solving that issue
im on this exact fence … how has reliability been? is v6 a better engine than the 330 v4
I’ve had the ‘19 330i XDrive for about 7 months now. Daily driver. Absolutely love the car. It’s so fun.
Great video & review.
The best I’ve seen yet.
Cheers.
Wife's last car was a 2021 330i with M Sport. It still had some subtle pops and burbles, but they were VERY subtle, only at specific RPM ranges. I think they were nice.
When comparing 330i to a C300, feels like the 330i has 100 more ps than the C300. Don’t know why😂
Fr fr! I think it’s a mixture of lots of things, the gearbox, the twin scroll turbo, and I think the engine response is better than the c300
yea, but the same engine different tuning on the E350 is amazing
@@Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj guess Merc just sticked to comfy and ride quality and at the same time BMW just went for full sportiness
@@JJ-yi1xv definitely tuning differently right there
@@Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjjand C-class is heavier too
Driving the touring 330i voor about 2 years, still loving it everyday
Same, absolute perfect petrol car for family use but also for sport or more aggressive driving
That paint is absolutely stunning
I wish they kept this version of the interior instead of the new one with the stupid big screen.
ikr i think the new interior is lazy and unoriginal, i like to have my speed dials separate from the screen
I love that screen, this one looks dim
the curved screen? xDrive? idrive?
Interior design is subjective, they have to go futuristic. New 7 series and 5 series are also a departure from old bmw styling but according to me new 5 series interior and exterior is awesome really good quality as well which is expected from BMW. Interiors are just wow in new i5 m60
Could not agree more...
Very good review with all the good infos we need. Great job guys 👍
Drove a 330i with the same color!
Loved it. Nice sound and nice accelaration.
This is dravit grey
@@p.k.7111i know. he even said it in the video
Patiently waiting for the BMW M2 G87 review! Love you!
The B48 really comes alive with a tune actually..like it should have come from factory. I had one and it was wonderful.
I'm considering it for my 330xi... where did you get your tune?
@@Radian1978 Tuningchip in Stockholm. IF you have the possibility, get rid of OEM catalytic converter and put a 200 cell after market one, it really sounds better, spool up better and get you a few more hp.
I had a 330i xDrive F31 and with Stage 1 tune and I never liked the engine. A BMW need atleast a 6 cylinder in my opinion.
@@the_johntewell the good news is they sell one. Unlike Mercedes that no longer offers a 6-cylinder for the C-Class.
Yeah but F and G is not the same.. G 4 cyl and F 4 cyl a lot of difference. G 4 cyl is crazy good.@@the_johnte
Really enjoyed this, thanks for posting. I love my 330i a little bit more now 😊
Now do a remaped 330d vs M340d comparison, I got 4.7 to 100 with a remap and XHP (G21), wonder how much behind it still is of stock M340d, specially since is also more than 100kg lighter (no MHT version)
That color with gold sparkleis nice 👌
Thank you for this nice review. I plan to buy this one to replace my F31 320d. You made my decision even easier
So much beautiful car and colour!❤
Thanks!!
Outstanding job on that review.
i have the 2019 g20 330i switched tyres to ps4s and omg i can throw it into corners and the grip is insane.. im contemplating a tune as feel it needs more power
another 3 series video =D nice!
Ive driven both 330 and 340 and the engine difference is worth it for the 340 imo
looking to buy this soon
Proper BMW stuff, like it a lot !
how awesome is this... i am just looking for this car to buy it... and then your vid... thank you!
I have a 330i G21 from 2021. Bought it with 28000Km. It has 51k now and I am very happy with the car. I love it 😊 For me it combines the sportiness you need in a daily with the fuel economy you can comfortably afford every day.
I have a G20 330i. Have owned it for a year. It is a fantastic vehicle, inside and out. Comfortable and efficient in eco pro and aggressive sounding and fast as hell in Sport +.
The B48 engine is great. Even though it is only 4cyl, its twin turbo'd and if you have xDrive the driving experience is amazing. Stock the car already sounds great and is a bunch of fun.
A tune will help make this car feel insanely different. Highly suggest doing some mods under the hood.
It's a twin power(AKA twin scroll) turbo, not twin turbo. It's just a marketing thing BMW pulls out. The only petrol twin turbo engines BMW has are in the M3/M4 etc etc. And in the diesels.
@@tubejorritN63 is a non-M, non-diesel engine with a twin turbo setup
New owner of a G20 330i also, absolute love this car, and is a joy to drive.
Great video buddy
That colour ist gorgeous.
I have driven my G20 330i for over 2 years and 55000 km now. I have the same opinion, that this car is the perfect compromise. The engine is so responsive - even at 1500 rpm - smooth and perfomant, although it keeps the low consumption of a 4-cylinderengine. I also think, that especially the noise insulation is great.
What is your cons on highway and in city?
@@gabrielsticks2829I have one as well so I can answer with my perspective. The only fault I have with it on the highway is like many say at the top-end it could use more power and is why many just opt for an m340. I can really feel the engine working past 110mph. Though, you’re well past illegal speeds basically everywhere besides the autobahn at that point. Cabin noise insulation could also be better but this would be a 3-series wide complaint.
A little stage 1 will do it nicely
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I thought the diff was standard on all 330i models with an M sport package? Mine sure feels like it has one😅
i have the 330i withnthe 258hp engine and an M sport diff. it is such a great car! Also i love the adaptive suspension another feature i would highly recommend .
Great video.
Is not having an lsd on a xdrive 330i a dealbreaker?? Or could you still have fun in the bends with stock diff?
I've the facelifted Alfa Romeo Guilia. I guess it's a competitor to this BMW. Loved it.. but HATED the speed limiter at 240.
Nice vid, would love to see the same kind of review with the base Alfa Giulia. Also maybe compare it to the competition 2.0 4 cylinders. This way you have a nice overview over the more affordable ‘sporty’ cars
Giulia Veloce has a comparable 2.0 petrol...but built quality of interior somehow downgrades...also the dashboard display is old and software is slow...outside most of them has Xenon lights which are obsolete in most brands, with the new update for 2024 they have full LED option
Giulia is a good buy on the used market. Otherwise I’ll keep my 330
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330i nice car❤
I drove the 330i and the M340i on the same day on a route which had mix of city and motorway. You will notice that I have not compared the 320i here mainly because the 330i and M340i are the more sportier models. Anyway, back to the comparison. I found that for daily city and motorways, the M340i definitely felt a lot heavier lacking the nimbleness of the 330i. It felt so much heavier in the front then the 330i ,that it felt like it really needed that extra power to get going. The 330i on the other hand felt so right on the money. I don't know how to put it into words. Imagine a Mazda Miata fitted with 3.0 liter engine vs the standard configuration Miata. Now you get why the 330i "feels" so quick despite having less power. I've driven 3 series since the 1990s and this G20 330i is as good a driver as it gets
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I also drive a G20 330i. How does it compare to legendary 3-series generations like the E46 or even the E90? I wasn’t old enough to drive when those cars came out lol
as good as it gets ?? really? with electronic steering? major driving difference between electric and previous hydrolic
JB4 map 3 on the 330i has the car perform better than the M340i with faster 0-60 and quarter mile.
what about consumption difference between 330i and m340i in the city?
I own this car and have never gone that fast wow!!!!
The best TH-cam review of the G20 330i. Thank you. The truth here is that despite 2L engine, the car does not feel underpowered at all, and my baseline is the long ownership of the e92 335i with 3L. The gearbox on 300i is also sublime ensuring smooth power delivery through all phases of acceleration. Suspension and handling in general feels superior to e92. I find breaks fully adequate on 330i, BTW.
Easily strong enough for a daily, perfect car.
I own a very well specified 2019 330i MSport shadowline in Portimao blue. This was a downsize for me back into a 3 series (my 4th, after a very long gap - I had an E30 and two E36s, all new in their day, plus some time in a company owned E46). I considered a M340i and loved the engine sound and sheer grunt, but I agree with Max that the rear-drive 330i is much closer to the 3-series I remembered with playful handling and - for road use - plenty of power. More power than any 6 cylinder model of the old cars I owned. I miss the road feel from the hydraulic steering, and the massively fat rim of the wheel doesn’t help though I’m used to it now. I’m in Australia where speed limits are low and heavily policed, so a really powerful car is a waste unless you’re going to track it. A stock 330i is easily enough on our roads and amazingly economical on long runs - I easily get under 5L/100 km at our 110 km freeway limit. I think it’s the best all round sports sedan you can buy. I continue to be delighted with mine and don’t see anything else yet that might make me want to change.
What did he do with the fog light after the switch? I’ve bought the pet and getting it fitted tmro!!
The 30 spec really is the best of both worlds. It doesn't look as agressive as an m340i, but also not as plain as a 320i. It also offers plenty of power and the weight is good.
It's literally the same design as a M340i since it has the M sport package
@@nomansland120only exhaust and grille are different from the outside
@@nomansland120bruh it looks identical to the 320i, no difference at all
The M340 at least has different grills, diffusor and the fog light delete
Good thing they don’t even sell the 320 in the US anymore lol
I'm happy I watched this
When are you reviewing the new M2? Please?
My dad had one of those for three years.
When the Covid vaccines first came out I had to drive around 150km on the Autobahn (the A7 to be exact) to get to the nearest vaccination centre. My appointment was after the Covid curfew so everyone else was at home.
150km of unrestricted Autobahn to myself. I passed three cars during the entire journey.
Probably one of my best memories during Covid😂.
Little did I know you could check average speed and fuel consumption in the BMW App😅
Really nice review. Big fan of this channel! And this will be my next car after my current E90 325i, hopefully. Would love a M340i, but the difference 2nd hand is indeed around 20.000 euros. So if I don't win the lottery, I hope to be the proud owner of a 330i in the not too far future... 🎉
3-series on the used market is pretty good. Alfa Romeo Giulia, even better.
Nice, had a E90 325i for 10 years and bought a used 330i G20 6 months ago. So nice
Did you have to code out the fog light after deleting it? I’ve ordered the parts to install but don’t really want to code anything as I’m still in warranty (used approved)
12:00 that was satisfying
This is the same engine as in 2016?
hello and compare to a A 4 45 TFSI 252 or A 5 which car you prefer and why ?
Anyone here who have replaced the 340i foglight inserts to a 330i? It looks stunning!!
Is it easy and where can you buy this?
Drove it after my 435i and felt as quick, much more nimble and better steering. But the sound of the 4 pot is unworthy, really… however I confirm its a great car for daily drive.
im thinking of getting 435 or but i will sacrifice some performance for reliability plus the interior of the newer 330i are sooo clean, u say performance is the same fr??
Both have 400Nm
I wish 3 series still had 6 cylinders
I've been blown away by the bad designs and huge screen on the newer models. It probably makes some buy a used one or look at other brands that care about aesthetics.
Well I think new bmws finally actually have nice interiors now, there 14/15 plate cars interior was garbage in comparison to like a A4 or C Class of same year.
what will you buy then , a honda? lmao
@@Robwra320have Mercedes and Audi escaped you? Lol
Spent 1800km on the roads of Quebec with one this summer. Really nice car, enough power nice economy. Of course I would like a 340i but it’s probably not going to happen, this a fine alternative imho
What year model did you have
@@jgjc1156 2019 330i xdrive if I'm not mistaken
Is the Mdiff retrofit-able? I thought it was mechanical and electronically.
I believe you can. The electronic diff you’re talking about (eLSD) only works when you turn DSC off, it electronically applies the brake to the slipping wheel so the other one catches up. eLSD should not activate with a retrofit LSD because you wont be slipping just one tire.
The Outro and especially in combination to the discount code made me laugh my ass off thanks.
Dude, do you have go-kart experience? That wheel pushing made me wonder :D
I miss the good old days when 330i was 3.0 six cylinder...
Thank the EU and their rules on big engines
Dreamcar
pretty sure in sport mode , if foot to the floor you get 285 for ten seconds foot to the floor overboost
That's the 330e not the 330i, the xtraboost is the electric motor
Been driving my G20 for 6 months now. Beautiful car overall. Quite a sweet ride. However as I get better and better at driving I find the power not high enough anymore😂. Looking to upgrade to G80 next year
The 330i fuel economy is very good as well, driving an average of 150-160km/h im still able to get 600km per full tank
It will be interesting to how this compares to an Audi a4 45 tfsi
330i destroys it with easee😅 dont ask me how i know
I have a G21 330i rear wheel drive for about 3 years now and its my favorite car to this day. BUT this will change in nov/dec when I get my M3 Competition Touring. Its gonna be insane. Nice video as always dude!
The same for me, since 09/20 G21 330i and hopefully 01/24 the G81
Xdrive makes more sense than RWD for the G21 in my opinion. But I’m American so we don’t get it to begin with.
More than enough power for me coz we aint got not autobahn here 😂
330d for me thanks
Gotta disagree on the rear between this and the M340I. Definitely think the M340I looks better. Still a beautiful car!
Something makes me want to see a comparison between this car and a Mazda 3 with the 2.5T engine
its my "dream car" atm ofc i mean for my dayli car.
How's the steering feel?
Really good!😄Max also explains it in this video
@@Brandon-kg3pl when exacly 🤔
I've been debating which car to get as my next car between the G20 3 series 330i or 440i F32 (both with good specs are around the same price) i know it's not really a fair comparison 4cyl vs 6cyl, i even considered the m340i but it's a lot more expensive and i would have to wait probably another year or two to get one maybe they will do down in price a bit more. Anyone who drove the 440i F32and the 330i G20 i would like to know what you think
I had a F32 before and ofcourse the looks of the coupe are timeless. The interior of a F32 looks outdated in my opinion and I really like the 30i engine. More than fast enough :)
Personally i would go with the 440i, i would choose the bit more outdated in- and ex-terior with more power and more fun potential over the newer esthetics with a more boring drivetrain. I never drove the 440i of that generation but I really liked the m4 and can imagine the 440i (with tune) is similar. But its a personal thing I’d say testdrive both and see what you like.
Bro plz get a b58 I really enjoy mine I got stage 2+ e50 500 whp
i'm on the same boat and as much as i love the b58 youre better off with a g20 330i as itll hold value a little longer. Plus you get better looks and daily driving comforts. I'm thinking I'm better off keeping a b48 g20 for a couple years and then add some money on top for a b58 supra, literally best of both worlds.
@@Rentzin you are right b58 is a great engine, same with the supra nice looks and great power
I think sweet spot is whole G20 3series preLCI.
My M340i has power for days! Especially when you get it tuned, add a cold air intake, and get a better exhaust. I added Dinan: Tune, Sway Bars, Cold Air Intake, Lowering Springs, and Exhaust. Sounds amazing and turns heads everywhere. I drive my on the Autobahn everyday and my cars takes corners extremely well. I also paid $62,000 for my car and added $8,000 in parts so... definitely more expensive.
Is this 2021? And is screen touch screen?
Id rather get the 330d
In the Netherlands I think the 330e is the sweetspot.. Because of the BPM tax system.. For € 4000 less you get 50 more HP than in the 330i.. Bit more weight obviously as well..
Not so sporty as a 330i and small fuel tank in the 330e
@@Brandon-kg3plnot so sporty in what way? The 330e is faster on a straight line but in corners I think the 330i is.
@@rustcohle9589 handling wise, steeringfeel in corners. And the 330i is even 0,1 second faster than a 330e.
It's similar from 0-100 and the 330e is slower from 100-200. Max already tells that this 330i handles better than the M340i because this is lighter. The 330e is even 100kg more than the 340i Xdrive! Oh and the 330e is limited at 230kph.
Zo'n accu is ook meteen leeg en hij weegt veel meer.
I am thinking about buying one from 2019/2020 with about 100k km. Does anybody have experience with it's reliability or issues? Do they get costly to maintain?
Really reliable car! Mine has now 92k km. Engine is strong and has a lot of horse power. In terms of maintenance, I always go to the dealership for the regular maintenance and thats it!
Did you find your answers? I’m looking for one as well around the same range
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I guess whybcode the cluster to 330 when it won't get close to that
I have done it as personal preference as I like the look of the M cluster more than the stock version.
The M340i exhaust tip isn't fake. Sure it looks crap compared to the 330i, but it is oversized and has the pipe set back so it doesn't soot up.
As for the engine, never driven the B48. I did have an EA888 and while it had the power, the B58 is so much more sophisticated and nicer to drive.
I agree, the in-line 6 is the essence of BMW and it's so much smooth and powerful (B58)
As an M340i owner… it is not connected to the exhaust at all. Absolutely fake lol.
Definitely fake exhaust…
@@AGBoost An a G21 M340i owner.... It's cosmetic, sure, but done so that all the shit from the exhaust drips out rather than destroy the cerium surround.
But as to being fake....you start your car up on a cold day and see what comes out the back end.
@@CM.243 With that logic I could just continue to stack as many cosmetic tips as I want but as long as I see some exhaust condensation coming through them they must be real. Sure it’s done for good reason but they are definitely classified as fake exhaust tips.
I think it's a sweetspot....bigger than an e39 5 series, better performance than a e36 m3...definitely at the top of my list for my next vehicle.
would this be a good car to keep for the rest of my life?. ~20yrs.
would this past 200,000miles
I was thinking of buying this (used) but the 2018 440i Grand Coupe stole my heart.
Still a lovely car the 440i GC, congrats. I got the 330i used last year, with the diff!
What's the reliability like now with cars that have around 100-150.000km on the clock?
You find anything out about your question? I’m looking to get one
@@OblivvOfficial not really:( Only my current BMW mechanic said the G2X are trash in general, but he always exaggerates...
Mine 330i g20 2019 has over 160000km, and it is still perfect
@@mertbaykal9382 damn im still undecided whether i want to buy a g20 or q50 😭😭 just want the most reliable daily
@@OblivvOfficial BMW is the driving machine believe me I’ve a 120i f40 and a x5 45e, and the 330i g20. G20 330i is the best of all
Over here I have a 'real' 30i with better sound, a bmw 5 series f10 with the 3.0 l straight six. I have more HP but little less torgue. Ofcource it weight more than this 3 series but I think it's not slower in acceleration..
I had a 530i with N53 engine and test-drove the g20 330i when it came out in 2019. Speed they were the same I would say, the G20 was more floaty feeling where the 530i was more planted. The 5 series was quieter in the cabin where I found in the G20 you could hear more road noise.
@@tubejorrit I have also the N53 engine. Runs indeed very smooth, to compare the F10 is more a autobahn cruiser, the G20 a car to play and steer. But you can't compare a 3 and 5 series ofcource.
I have owned my 330i G20 for over 4 years now. I think it’s a perfect compromise when the M340i is just outside your budget. Mine is fully equipped with M performance parts (bought and fitted at DeMaassche) and I fitted an Eisenmann exhaust in the first year of ownership. The exhaust sound produced by the eisenmann exhaust makes up for the lack of a 6 cilinder sound. It’s not the same, but far better than the standard exhaust note as produced by the B48. Mine also has the limited slip diff which is a must have for every sporty driver in my opinion.
Owning it for four years how many miles does it have now and hows the reliability on it? I plan on gettjng a used g20 but just trying to do my research as much as possible
@@OblivvOfficialit’s extremely reliable. I have just had some issues with the blind spot assist. Otherwise it’s been absolutely flawless.
I'm also considering this exhaust but I have a question: Did you notice a significant difference inside the cabin with windows closed? Or is it only from the outside?
Yes also on the inside it’s a very noticeable difference!
EA888 is still the best and strongest 2.0 turbo engine
At around 80k km mileage are there any major issues? Diesel guy here
Mine is over 80k and over 4 years i have nothing 😅
Once upon a time, 330 means 3 lt, SIX cylinders…..Now…🤦♂️🤷🏻♂️
G20 330i is probably the best 3 series ever. "Personal opinion"
I have the 330i Touring, 8 Gang Automatik, 252 PS, i think is F31 but witch G motor? 2017 year.
G20 M340i would like to have a word with you
@@AGBoost 😂I own an M240i so we have already talked😂
@@pharaon8134 B48 same basic engine