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- BUY, LEASE OR FINANCE A BMW 330e FROM OSV: bit.ly/38cMPFU
With 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 larger battery to create quite a package. Now you can have it with the estate body style and xDrive AWD too.
Background
Not everyone wanting futuristic engine technology wants their car to also look futuristic. To look like BMW's i3 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.
You get 37.3 miles of all-electric driving range when the car's charged up, which enables the creation of some impressive overall stats - up to 217.3mpg on the WLTP combined cycle and as little as 30g/km of WLTP-rated CO2. Those figures fall only fractionally with this Touring estate body style. Take some time to understand BMW's thinking here and it's hard not to be impressed.
Driving Experience
This current 330e Plug-in hybrid took a big step forward over its predecessor, the main difference between the two cars found when it comes to measurement of all-electric driving range. This was rated at only 21 miles in the previous generation 3 Series plug-in but in this current 330e design, BMW clams up to 37 miles of zero emissions motoring from a fully-charged set of batteries. In other words, 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 293hp, reducing the 62mph sprint time to six seconds exactly. The hybrid system's extra weight drops maximum speed slightly over that of the ordinary 320i, but it's still rated at 143mph. The brand's xDrive 4WD system is now 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. The 3 Series styling theme by now should be familiar to almost every business buyer. Classic cues like the kidney grille at the front, the sharp lines of the flanks and the powerful rear end are all present and correct.
The cabin looks predictably smart, with chrome finishing and high-gloss surfaces. This 'M Sport'-trimmed models get the full 'Live Cockpit Professional' package which gives you a 12.3-inch virtual instrument binnacle screen and a 10.25-inch centre-dash iDrive monitor. There's some clever stuff incorporated into this pricier set-up, including gesture control and what BMW calls an 'Intelligent Personal Assistant', which works a bit like the 'Siri' or 'Google Assistant' systems you might use on your 'phone and is there to answer questions you can voice to the car as you drive it.
And out back? Well the 330e saloon's luggage bay measures 375-litres - that's 105-litres down on a conventional four-door 3 Series model. This Touring estate 330e derivative has a 410-litre boot, extendable to 1,420-litres - which is 90-litres down on a conventionally-engined 3 Series Touring model.
Market and Model
The 330e now comes in both saloon and Touring estate guises, plus there's a choice of either rear-driven or 4x4 xDrive formats. You get four trim levels to choose from - 'SE', 'Sport', 'M Sport' and 'M Sport Pro Edition'. Prices start at around £40,000 and rise to around £50,000. As with all Plug-in hybrids, you have to have automatic transmission. The xDrive set-up commands an extra premium of around £1,500. There's a premium of £1,500 for this Touring estate body style.
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This wagon looks soo amazing for long distances I’ve always liked it each generation
Top car, we got our SE Pro 2 weeks ago 1000 miles and commuting 64 mile has returned almost 90mpg, now we have learnt the best way to use it we will eek every last mile out of the batteries - really impressed!
Good return them figures. I ordered mine at the start of the month and have been told it will be here in June
What's the best setting for max economy
Thank you for review
Our pleasure 👍 Thank you for watching, Mustafa.
Beautiful car
Really like the new 3 series estate, such a nice update to the last gen. But for a bit of extra style, space and equipment at lower price I went for a Peugeot 508 SW.
Extra space? Not in the backseats that's for sure.
If you’re under the illusion that a Peugeot is more stylish than a BMW then you need to have your head examined lol
I like these thorough reviews, but I dislike the blurted out numbers figures and stats.
I can read them on the sales website, and the numbers make more sense in black and white...
Appreciate the feedback which we'll take on-board! 👍
How many miles can you do in Hybrid mode before the battery runs out and you're left with just the petrol motor?
Hi Ben, BMW claims an official all-electric range of 36 miles, but this is dependant on speed and road conditions. One of our vehicle experts will be happy to answer any further questions about the 330e 👍 Book your free consultation here and we'll get in touch with all the info you need: bit.ly/39YHCml
What’s mpg like if you don’t charge ?
Hi there, mpg varies depending on which model you go for. If you live in the UK we're more than happy to explore your options to find the 330e model that suits you best 👍Get in touch here: bit.ly/319ZKoT
3 pin charging 5 half hours..🙄hysterical....9 hours minimum range in winter 19 max
I only charge with the petrol motor and enjoy the almost 300 HP with only 0.5% taxes as a company car. As simple as that but reality for most peoples. Never would buy private...w/o the stated benefits
@@g.t.7194 Using the engine to charge the battery is about the least efficient way to use this car. You're saving money through lower taxes as a result of the promise of lower emissions, but instead you're burning more gas and paying more in fuel to drive the car. What's the point in saving if you're just going to waste the money anyways? Silly government rules allow you to do this, but gloating about it... that's rich...
2 litre. Should be called a 320e.
Oh come on. At £45k why wouldn’t I buy a Tesla?
Hi there, if you're thinking about going electric soon, be sure to visit our EV Hub for all the information you need: www.osv.ltd.uk/electric-vehicle-hub/
Because it's BMW...
Because the Tesla is pig ugly and has the charm of a dishwasher.
PHEV Hybrid = worst of both worlds.
It depends on individual use case and the design of the PHEV in question, they aren't inherently bad.
You are clearly a PHEV expert, please present your own reviews