Just over a month after the unveiling of the new G20 BMW 3 Series, Munich has released details on the plug-in hybrid version, the 330e. The new petrol-electric variant gets various improvements to performance and efficiency, on top of all the new features of the standard model.
Continuing to provide motivation is a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, again producing 184 hp – the same as a 320i. The electric motor, integrated into the eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, produces a constant 50 kW (68 hp) but, more importantly, generates peak output of 80 kW (109 hp).
All in all, the powertrain develops a total system output of 252 hp and 420 Nm of torque. That’s the same as the outgoing model, but for the first time there’s now an XtraBoost feature that delivers an extra 30 kW (41 hp) of accelerative boost. This brings the total amount of available power up to 292 hp, accessible via the Sport driving mode, under kickdown and in the gearbox’s sport and manual modes.
Performance figures include a zero-to-100 km/h sprint time of 6.0 seconds (0.1 seconds faster than before) and a top speed of 230 km/h (up 5 km/h). Meanwhile, the car delivers a fuel consumption figure of 1.7 litres per 100 km and carbon dioxide emissions amounting to just 39 grams per kilometre – numbers that are down by more than 10% over the outgoing model.
Juicing the electric motor is a 12.0 kWh lithium-ion battery that allows for nearly double the pure electric range, at 60 km. It will also travel in this mode at speeds of up to 140 km/h – 20 km/h up on before. The battery sits under the rear seats, reducing boot space from 480 litres to 375 litres, though you can increase the amount of cargo you can carry by folding the 40:20:40-split rear seats.
As usual, the 330e comes with virtually all the options of the standard 3 Series. Available in standard, Advantage, Sport Line, Luxury Line and M Sport trim levels, it is offered with features such as adaptive M suspension, Variable Sports Steering, an M sports braking system, Driving Assistant Professional with steering and lane guidance, and Parking Assistant with the new Reversing Assistant feature.
Features unique to the 330e are the standard interior pre-heating and air-con pre-conditioning as well as new digital services to be prepared in time for the car’s market launch in the summer. These include the suggestion of nearby hotels, restaurants, cafes and other attractions when selecting a charging stations, information on station availability and station occupancy forecasting, and the reservation of selected stations.
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(Like) G20 BMW 330e.
(Dislike) Merc C350e FL
This car will lead this market sector for some times
Beli BMW 318i @ 203k 5-year free servis
And next year become old bmw & kena tapau with old golf. Better buy 2nd hand 320i (or 330e for 250k). Change led lights looks like new. 110k
Buyer beware. TO GANTI THE BATTERY IS RM110K. Okay for 5 years because under warranty.
But after 5 yrs, RV will fall to RM50k because people will be scared to buy the car for fear the battery might kong. Then you have to pay cash.
C class killer, c class interior really aging fast
top speed on 230, c300 can easily tapau this on the highway
BMW MY very much behind MBM.
Reason being?
so until now, they are still not able to develop a chassis that can store a battery without eating up the boot space.
Yes I do find it disappointing as well. But kinda expected since its based on the RWD CLAR platform that is also used in the 5 Series, 7 Series, X3, X5, X7, Z4 and also the new Toyota Supra. To not lose so much boot space, they will need a dedicated platform meant for PHEV. Or if they put the it to the 3 Series Touring.
on rwd PHEV sedan its not possible because of the huge volume needed for the batteries alone (above 100 liters).
Way to go bmw..need more charging station nationwide..
BMW cars are now allowed to use Mercedes charging stations. All thanks to the good grace of MBM.
Electric mode performance way better than merc plugin model. Hardly hit 20km in real usage in E-mode
When reach Malaysia next year, not sure the price still got hybrid tax incentive or not…
do we still have green car incentive from the gov? i believe if no incentive the will go to the sky …
Nice to see bmw copying peugeot’s headlight design ..lol
So much noise for nothing. 60km range and top speed 140km/h, 20km/h faster than last model in electric mode. Opel Ampera has 75km real life range with no * on it, on winter(also on highway on speed) this range drops to 50% in under 0 degrees so I guess BMW range also in winter drops… And not to mention that Ampera is limited to 160km/h in electric mode(this is the only way Ampera is driven, not a hybrid as many would say) since 2011 !!! BMW doesn’t have liquid colled battery and doesn’t have a buffer for the battery to protect it for full discharge and full charge (that are not good for the battery on long term). So, whath’s the catch? Looking good – yes, plug-in part – not so great.
P.S I own a Ampera and it’s the best EV with range extender. Sufficient range for daily trips, up to 80km in my case in summer and also good for long trips, using engine just as generator, as Ampera is driven only electric.
Hahahahah…most of these people here comparing with latest Mercs, Audi, Japan,Euro & America cars and comparing features, prices, design etc etc and yet still driving car which is 10-15 years old.* faceplam*