Nice review. My 330e battery range around town is typically 40 - 45 km. Three months and nearly 4000 kilometres from new, I’ve averaged 3.3 litres / 100 km, or 85.6 mpg in the old money. Power split has been roughly 55% e-drive, 45% petrol. Love it.
I have had a 330e Touring xDrive (G21) for more than one year now. A pre facelift version, which is fine as I prefer the previous dashboard. I can recharge at home and not burn gas at all on my daily commute (twice 10 miles). And I travel from the Paris region to the south of France (800 km/500 miles) once every two months or so. The longer distance I've achieved in full electric mode has been 54km. Sure, a C300e could reach much more, but it would not bring any benefit to my daily commute, and it costs the Mercedes 150kg additional weight and no 4WD. My average consumption over 1.5 year/30000km is 5.2l/100km, plus 8.9kWh/100km which is much better than my previous petrol car (Skoda Octavia) with which I was over 8.3l/100km (34 mpg) in the same conditions. Worst consumption achieved in winter, on highway with winter tires, no initial battery charge, and with a roof case: 8.5l/100km Usually, I'm around 7 to 7.5l/100km on long distances. I find the regeneration working particularly well on the BMW, and you never lack the support of the electric engine. What may be different from other PHEVs is the fact that the focus here is on making the car dynamic and responsive rather than focusing entirely on cutting fuel consumption. Still, by my calculations, with petrol and electric prices here in France, I will start saving money over a 330i after 35,000 km (21,750 miles). That's the most fun car I have had since I started driving in 1985. The ride is excellent. I'm driving quite often in small roads in the Pyrénées mountains. About the additional weight, I'd say this is felt only in very particular conditions, such has braking hard or curves taken at (too) high a speed. And as a fact, it's not that much heavier compared to a 330d. Overall, so far, I'm fully satisfied with the car
Nice review. Excellent presentation. The small trunk (boot) would be my biggest concern. Wish you had done a suitcase test to see if it would fit, for example, a full-sized luggage + a carryon-sized one.
I have a 2021 330e, and, honestly, I like my dash/controls better. I don't want a touch the screen, because then it will have fingerprints all over it all of the time. And having to tap through multiple screens to get to basic things like climate control is a big no thank you. I can regularly get 24-26 miles all electric, and that covers me for pretty much all local driving situations. After a year and half of ownership, I am at around 80% electric and 20% ICE miles.
You got an automatic setting for the temperature anyway?? Do you really need to fiddle with the settings at all? Move the Sydney where the temp is a bit more stable over the day otherwise 🙂
A bit of an oddity, for sure, but screens and wheel diameters continue to be expressed in imperial in Australia, despite the widespread use of the metric system in almost every other situation.
The panel beneath the air vents contains (from L to R) volume, previous track, next track, hazard lights, max demist, and rear demist. There's no max cool or other temp of fan controls without turning to the infotainment display or voice commands.
Perhaps the worst of both worlds! Petrol n electric. Nice video, please do mention your height perhaps, so that we can relate to the seat space. Thanks !
The voice control it's such a characteristic of snobbery. 🤫 One button is waay better ... you simply adjust the climate - in a second ... and you're on your way. 😐
Why BMW and VW has eliminated the physical climate controls for the sake of technology is beyond me. Nothing compares to the tactile feel of knobs/dials when on the move and safer.
I have had my 330e for over a year and half now. The "slow" charge rate is problem how exactly? Umm, you do know it has an ICE right? Its not like you have to wait before you can drive it again. As for the smaller fuel tank, I have gone months without using a single drop of fuel.
@@KungPowEnterFist Basically great for puttering around town. Not so much for long road trips, when you would be on ICE most of the time, due to the long charge time, and short electric range.
@@cpl8168 I recently did a 968 mile round trip. I got 42MPG for the entire trip. Started with a full charge (paid, at my house), used another full charge at the designation (free, public garage), and a full charge (free, public garage) to start the leg back. On the highway, we were going 80-85MPH almost the entire time. The hotel did not have a garage, so we had to use a public garage. The public garage had slow (7.2kW) chargers for free with a 3 hour limit per day. That was exactly enough to get a full charge. If I had not gotten those two free charges, I probably would still have gotten 40-41MPG. How is that "not so much" for long trips? I have taken a Prius and a Sonata Hybrid on a long trip, and I can tell you that once you get above 65MPH their MPG's drop pretty hard. They end up being about on par with the 330e on the highway at 80MPH+, and those are among the highest rated highway MPG vehicles made. Its not just distance and energy cost. Time is part of the equation. This is where EV's are a miserable failure on the highway. Also, you may not understand how this car works on a highway trip when in hybrid mode and navigation on. It does not expend the electric miles first followed by gas miles. It uses the battery to power the systems and the ICE to power the drivetrain for the majority of the trip. This allows the ICE to operate more efficiently, because the alternator is off much of the time. So, its not about getting the maximum number of electric miles out of a trip. Its about getting the most efficiency out of the trip, regardless of electric vs gas miles.
@@cpl8168 It's great for both. Cheap electric usage around town and commuting without needing to use fuel. When your electric runs out on the road trip eventually, you're basically a 320i and still benefit from the hybrid functions when you enter towns and traffic situations., further adding to fuel economy. I was getting between 50 and 70mpg with a low battery on the motorway just recently. You'll never get that with just a petrol ICE
Nice review. My 330e battery range around town is typically 40 - 45 km. Three months and nearly 4000 kilometres from new, I’ve averaged 3.3 litres / 100 km, or 85.6 mpg in the old money. Power split has been roughly 55% e-drive, 45% petrol. Love it.
Great to hear that you're having a good experience with your 330e. Those figures look pretty solid.
My 2023 is on it's way, can;t wait :-) happy to read good reviews.
nice review, best of all I have been seeing for a while on BMW 330e… Thank you for explaning pretty well…
I have had a 330e Touring xDrive (G21) for more than one year now. A pre facelift version, which is fine as I prefer the previous dashboard.
I can recharge at home and not burn gas at all on my daily commute (twice 10 miles).
And I travel from the Paris region to the south of France (800 km/500 miles) once every two months or so.
The longer distance I've achieved in full electric mode has been 54km.
Sure, a C300e could reach much more, but it would not bring any benefit to my daily commute, and it costs the Mercedes 150kg additional weight and no 4WD.
My average consumption over 1.5 year/30000km is 5.2l/100km, plus 8.9kWh/100km which is much better than my previous petrol car (Skoda Octavia) with which I was over 8.3l/100km (34 mpg) in the same conditions.
Worst consumption achieved in winter, on highway with winter tires, no initial battery charge, and with a roof case: 8.5l/100km
Usually, I'm around 7 to 7.5l/100km on long distances.
I find the regeneration working particularly well on the BMW, and you never lack the support of the electric engine. What may be different from other PHEVs is the fact that the focus here is on making the car dynamic and responsive rather than focusing entirely on cutting fuel consumption.
Still, by my calculations, with petrol and electric prices here in France, I will start saving money over a 330i after 35,000 km (21,750 miles).
That's the most fun car I have had since I started driving in 1985. The ride is excellent. I'm driving quite often in small roads in the Pyrénées mountains. About the additional weight, I'd say this is felt only in very particular conditions, such has braking hard or curves taken at (too) high a speed. And as a fact, it's not that much heavier compared to a 330d.
Overall, so far, I'm fully satisfied with the car
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. The updated Model looks smart 😀
Nice review. Excellent presentation. The small trunk (boot) would be my biggest concern. Wish you had done a suitcase test to see if it would fit, for example, a full-sized luggage + a carryon-sized one.
Looks great in that red
Great review! I love my 2022 330e rwd 👍🏼👍🏼
I have a 2021 330e, and, honestly, I like my dash/controls better. I don't want a touch the screen, because then it will have fingerprints all over it all of the time. And having to tap through multiple screens to get to basic things like climate control is a big no thank you. I can regularly get 24-26 miles all electric, and that covers me for pretty much all local driving situations. After a year and half of ownership, I am at around 80% electric and 20% ICE miles.
You got an automatic setting for the temperature anyway?? Do you really need to fiddle with the settings at all? Move the Sydney where the temp is a bit more stable over the day otherwise 🙂
I can see the option of the M seat in the configurator, and look the ground clearance is more high then other markets.
320D is all i need. efficient enough and no battery to worry about
tractor engine, no thanks
@@vladmihai306 well yes they are but they go 0-100 in 7 secs so no slouch for a tractor
I enjoyed watching the Video Review.
Awesome, thank you!
Why are info screens always quoted in inches? Australia is metric and so is Germany!
A bit of an oddity, for sure, but screens and wheel diameters continue to be expressed in imperial in Australia, despite the widespread use of the metric system in almost every other situation.
@@Drivecomau
Wheels and tyres have a historical reason for the continuation of imperial, not so for screens
Same for porn actors 😂
Nice review & yep I like the Melbourne red one too! Isn’t there a max cool button under the vents? Or is it only max dimist?
The panel beneath the air vents contains (from L to R) volume, previous track, next track, hazard lights, max demist, and rear demist. There's no max cool or other temp of fan controls without turning to the infotainment display or voice commands.
Very informative and crisp review. I really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
P.S. Melbourne red looks nice
Glad you enjoyed it!
The merc 100km with DC charge is the one for me.
do a review of the toyot 86/brz 2022 or audi a4 avant wagon or rs6
What, no please ?
That is a gorgeous presenter☺
She’s also very good at her job. You can keep the comment about her appearance to yourself, even if you think it’s a compliment.
There are so many close ups of the ring on her left hand, no chance, mate.
@@Nuggetmafiaboss You sound exactly like a typical white knight. I'm cringing for you.
@@winstonthecuttlefish5352 I’m gay
@@Nuggetmafiaboss White Knight to the rescue.
Perhaps the worst of both worlds! Petrol n electric. Nice video, please do mention your height perhaps, so that we can relate to the seat space. Thanks !
which is more snazzy??..😂
Snazzy Melbourne red in Melbourne
The voice control it's such a characteristic of snobbery. 🤫 One button is waay better ... you simply adjust the climate - in a second ... and you're on your way. 😐
BMW? I'll take a C300e anytime
Where is it? I do not believe you can get one in the US.
Malaysia
Why BMW and VW has eliminated the physical climate controls for the sake of technology is beyond me. Nothing compares to the tactile feel of knobs/dials when on the move and safer.
Trust me! It is the best thing ever. I have the new idrive 8 and it’s simply remarkable.
❤❤❤
Get a Tesla Model 3 Performance and you'll be able to road trip interstate with no issues.
Who is paying attention to the car?
As soon as i saw the photo i knew there would be this comment.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣...Not me!
Harder 😃😃
She certainly wouldn’t be giving you any attention. Gross comment.
Seriously that charging rate is pathetic. Combine that with a 40 litre tank and it really makes you wonder who will buy this.
Lol… it’s for fuel economy! Different vehicle different needs! With this you can drive mostly electric as wanted
I have had my 330e for over a year and half now. The "slow" charge rate is problem how exactly? Umm, you do know it has an ICE right? Its not like you have to wait before you can drive it again. As for the smaller fuel tank, I have gone months without using a single drop of fuel.
@@KungPowEnterFist Basically great for puttering around town. Not so much for long road trips, when you would be on ICE most of the time, due to the long charge time, and short electric range.
@@cpl8168 I recently did a 968 mile round trip. I got 42MPG for the entire trip. Started with a full charge (paid, at my house), used another full charge at the designation (free, public garage), and a full charge (free, public garage) to start the leg back. On the highway, we were going 80-85MPH almost the entire time. The hotel did not have a garage, so we had to use a public garage. The public garage had slow (7.2kW) chargers for free with a 3 hour limit per day. That was exactly enough to get a full charge. If I had not gotten those two free charges, I probably would still have gotten 40-41MPG. How is that "not so much" for long trips? I have taken a Prius and a Sonata Hybrid on a long trip, and I can tell you that once you get above 65MPH their MPG's drop pretty hard. They end up being about on par with the 330e on the highway at 80MPH+, and those are among the highest rated highway MPG vehicles made. Its not just distance and energy cost. Time is part of the equation. This is where EV's are a miserable failure on the highway.
Also, you may not understand how this car works on a highway trip when in hybrid mode and navigation on. It does not expend the electric miles first followed by gas miles. It uses the battery to power the systems and the ICE to power the drivetrain for the majority of the trip. This allows the ICE to operate more efficiently, because the alternator is off much of the time. So, its not about getting the maximum number of electric miles out of a trip. Its about getting the most efficiency out of the trip, regardless of electric vs gas miles.
@@cpl8168 It's great for both. Cheap electric usage around town and commuting without needing to use fuel. When your electric runs out on the road trip eventually, you're basically a 320i and still benefit from the hybrid functions when you enter towns and traffic situations., further adding to fuel economy.
I was getting between 50 and 70mpg with a low battery on the motorway just recently. You'll never get that with just a petrol ICE