2020 (70) BMW 3 Series 330e Sport Pro 4dr Auto
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Vehicle summary
Mileage | 55,725 miles |
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Year | 2020 |
Fuel | Petrol Parallel PHEV |
Gears | Automatic |
Engine | 1998 cc |
WLTP CO2 emissions | 32 g/km* |
Road tax | £590** |
Doors | 4 |
Seats | 5 |
Body type | Saloon |
Colour | Blue |
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Featured specification
- Vernasca leather upholstery with contrast stitching
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- BMW Live Cockpit Professional sat nav system including 10.25" high resolution display and Intelligent Voice Assistant
- Connected pack professional - 3 Series Saloon/Touring
- BMW ConnectedDrive online services
- DAB tuner
- iDrive controller on centre console
- Parking assistant pack - 3 Series
- Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
- Cruise control with brake function + speed limiter
- Ambient lighting with welcome carpet light
Standard specification
Driver Convenience
Active guard plus | Attentiveness assist |
Auto start-stop | BMW ConnectedDrive online services |
BMW Live Cockpit Professional sat nav system including 10.25" high resolution display and Intelligent Voice Assistant | BMW service history |
BMW Teleservices | Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear |
Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning | Condition based service |
Cruise control with brake function + speed limiter | Electric power steering |
Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges | iDrive controller on centre console |
Instrument cluster with speedometer with mph readout, tachometer, fuel gauge and oil temperature gauge | Integrated owners handbook |
Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system | On board computer - average speed+fuel consumption, service interval, clock/date, odometer/trip meter, outside temperature display and ice warning |
Optimum shift indicator | Personal Profile - automatic lock when driving away selectable |
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension
Balanced 50/50 weight distribution | Battery cut-out switch |
Drive performance control - ECO PRO, comfort and sport modes | Sport automatic transmission with steering-wheel mounted gearshift paddles and launch control |
Stroke dependent dampers |
Entertainment
DAB tuner | Electronic service booklet |
Exterior Features
Acoustic glazing | Active airstream chrome frame kidney grille with 8 high gloss black vertical slats |
Automatic headlight beam throw control with load dependent regulating reaction, dynamic compensation of braking dive and acceleration squat | Body colour roof mouldings |
Brushed aluminium inserts in the front door sill finishers with BMW designation | Dynamic brake lights |
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing | Exhaust tailpipe - split left and right |
Extended LED headlights | Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle |
Fading support | Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements |
Green tinted heat protection glazing | High gloss black front bumper with specific design elements |
High gloss black rear bumper with specific design elements | High gloss shadow line exterior trim |
Interior rear view electrochromatic mirror with automatic anti dazzle function | LED front fog lights |
Lightweight engineering | Matt black exterior B pillar |
Model designation on right side of tailgate | Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation |
Rear wiper | Shark fin antenna |
T-shaped design element right and left in black high gloss | Two part LED tailights in L-shape with components in smoked glass, brake light, LED turn indicator and rear fog light |
Visible VIN plate | Welcome lights in interior and door handle area |
Windscreen wipers with integrated washing jets |
Interior Features
12V power socket in front storage compartment | 2 front cupholder in centre console with clamping elements and matt black inlay |
3 rear seats with non folding headrests with 3 point seat belts | 3 zone automatic air conditioning |
4 pieces lashing eyelets in luggage compartment | 40:20:40 split folding rear seat with loading system |
Ambient lighting with welcome carpet light | Armrest integrated in front and rear door trim + front centre console armrest |
Centred top Luggage compartment lights | Four grab handles integrated in roof lining |
Front and rear door exit lighting (left / right) | Front and rear door pockets |
Front and rear reading lights | Front and rear velour floor mats |
Front head restraints | Front sport seats |
Heated driver and front passenger seats | Height adjustable mechanically and infinitely variable steering column |
Illuminated armrest storage compartment | Illuminated glove compartment with separate small compartment |
Interior lighting - front centre over interior mirror with soft light, rear centre and front and rear footwell lighting | Make-up mirror lights |
Rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders | Rear centre console with storage compartment and ventilation grille |
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors and ticket pocket | Three spoke multifunction sport leather steering wheel |
Toolkit located in luggage compartment | Vernasca leather upholstery with contrast stitching |
Packs
Connected pack professional - 3 Series Saloon/Touring | Parking assistant pack - 3 Series |
Passive Safety
2 tone horn | BMW emergency call |
Brake energy regeneration | Braking pre-tensioning |
Child proof locking system in rear door | Child seat ISOFIX attachment rear outer seats |
Coasting in idle in ECO PRO mode | Crash sensor activating of airbags,Unlocking doors,hazard warning lights,fuel cut off,interior lighting+activation of safety battery terminal clamp |
Driver and front passenger side airbags, integrated in the door side seat backrest bolsters for all seat variants | Driver/Front Passenger airbags |
Dry braking | Dynamic brake control |
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+) - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with brake assist and cornering brake control + Automatic Stability Control (ASC) | Dynamic Traction Control - DTC |
Electromechanical parking brake including automatic hold function and automatic release of the parking brake when pulling away | Electronic differential lock control (EDLC) |
Front passenger manual airbag deactivation | Head airbags for all 4 outer seats |
Hill start assist | Seat belt security check for driver and front passenger |
Side impact protection | Three 3 point seat belts on all seats including front belt stopper, pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters |
Tyre pressure monitoring with three level warning strategy | Ventilated front and rear disc brakes |
Warning triangle and first aid kit |
Security
Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and electronic engine immobiliser | Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment |
Remote control with integrated key one button open/close vehicle and windows, sole opening of the luggage compartment lid and panic mode | Start/stop button with Comfort Go keyless engine start and auto Start/stop deactivation button |
Wheels
Reduced rolling resistance tyres |
Technical specification
Electric Vehicle Data
Battery Capacity in kWh | 12 | Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins) | 342 |
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Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change | 0-100 | Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW | 2.2 |
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins) | 246 | Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change | 0-80 |
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW | 2.2 | Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins) | 204 |
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change | 0-100 | Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW | 3.7 |
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins) | 144 | Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change | 0-80 |
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW | 3.7 | Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
Coupler/Connector Type | Type 2 | NEDC Electricity Consumption kWh/100 km | 14.8 |
NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles | 41 | WLTP - AER (km) - City | 62 |
WLTP - AER (km) - City - TEH | 58 | WLTP - AER (km) - City - TEL | 62 |
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb | 56 | WLTP - AER (km) - Comb - TEH | 53 |
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb - TEL | 56 | WLTP - AER (miles) - City | 38.5 |
WLTP - AER (miles) - City - TEH | 36.7 | WLTP - AER (miles) - City - TEL | 38.5 |
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb | 34.8 | WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb - TEH | 32.9 |
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb - TEL | 34.8 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City | 19.2 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City - TEH | 20 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City - TEL | 19.2 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb | 20.1 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH | 21.2 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL | 20.1 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High | 23.3 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High - TEH | 24.8 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High - TEL | 23.2 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High | 19.2 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High - TEH | 19.6 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High - TEL | 19.1 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low | 20.6 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low - TEH | 22.4 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low - TEL | 20.5 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium | 18.4 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium - TEH | 19.4 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium - TEL | 18.4 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City | 3.2 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City - TEH | 3.1 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City - TEL | 3.2 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb | 3.1 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH | 2.9 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL | 3.1 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High | 2.7 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High - TEH | 2.5 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High - TEL | 2.7 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High | 3.2 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High - TEH | 3.2 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High - TEL | 3.3 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low | 3 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low - TEH | 2.8 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low - TEL | 3 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium | 3.4 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium - TEH | 3.2 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium - TEL | 3.4 | WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (kWh/100km) - Comb | 20.3 |
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (miles/kWh) - Comb | 3.1 | WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb | 15.8 |
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb | 3.9 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City | 61 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEH | 59 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEL | 61 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb | 58 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH | 55 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL | 59 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High | 51 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High - TEH | 48 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High - TEL | 51 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High | 61 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High - TEH | 59 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High - TEL | 61 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low | 57 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low - TEH | 53 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low - TEL | 57 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium | 64 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium - TEH | 61 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium - TEL | 64 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City | 37.9 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEH | 36.7 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEL | 37.9 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb | 36 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH | 34.2 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL | 36.7 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High | 31.7 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High - TEH | 29.8 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High - TEL | 31.7 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High | 37.9 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High - TEH | 36.7 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High - TEL | 37.9 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low | 35.4 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low - TEH | 32.9 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low - TEL | 35.4 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium | 39.8 | WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium - TEH | 37.9 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium - TEL | 39.8 |
Emissions - ICE
CO2 (g/km) | 37 | Standard Euro Emissions | EURO 6 |
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Emissions - PHEV
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb | 153 | WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEH | 162 |
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WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEL | 153 | WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High | 149 |
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEH | 159 | WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEL | 148 |
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High | 136 | WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEH | 144 |
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEL | 136 | WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low | 252 |
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEH | 260 | WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEL | 251 |
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium | 124 | WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEH | 132 |
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEL | 124 | WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb | 9 |
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEH | 12 | WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEL | 8 |
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb | 32 | WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH | 36 |
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL | 31 |
Engine and Drive Train
Camshaft | DOHC | Catalytic Convertor | True |
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CC | 1998 | Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
Cylinder Layout | IN-LINE | Cylinders | 4 |
Cylinders - Bore (mm) | 82 | Cylinders - Stroke (mm) | 94.6 |
Engine Code | B48B20O1 | Engine Layout | NORTH SOUTH |
Fuel Delivery | TURBO INJECTION | Gears | 8 SPEED |
Number of Valves | 16 | Transmission | SEMI-AUTO |
Fuel Consumption - PHEV
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb | 0.4 | WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb | 706.2 |
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WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb | 6.8 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH | 7.1 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL | 6.7 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High | 6.5 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH | 7 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL | 6.5 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High | 6 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEH | 6.3 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEL | 6 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low | 11.1 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEH | 11.5 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEL | 11 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium | 5.5 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEH | 5.8 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEL | 5.5 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb | 41.5 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH | 39.8 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL | 42.2 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High | 43.5 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEH | 40.4 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEL | 43.5 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High | 47.1 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEH | 44.8 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEL | 47.1 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low | 25.4 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEH | 24.6 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEL | 25.7 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium | 51.4 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEH | 48.7 | WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEL | 51.4 |
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb | 1.4 | WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH | 1.6 |
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL | 1.4 | WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb | 201.8 |
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH | 176.6 | WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL | 201.8 |
General
Alternative Fuel Qualifying | True | Badge Engine CC | 2.0 |
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Badge Power | 292 | Coin Description | e |
Coin Series | Sport | Generation Mark | 7 |
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 | 33E | Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years | 6 |
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years | 3 | Service Interval Frequency - Months | 24 |
Service Interval Mileage | 18000 | Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage | 999999 |
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years | 3 | Vehicle Homologation Class | M1 |
Performance
0 to 62 mph (secs) | 5.9 | Engine Power - BHP | 292 |
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Engine Power - KW | 215 | Engine Power - PS | True |
Engine Power - RPM | 5000 | Engine Torque - LBS.FT | 310 |
Engine Torque - MKG | 42.8 | Engine Torque - NM | 420 |
Engine Torque - RPM | 1350 | Top Speed | 142 |
Test Cycles
Emissions Test Cycle | WLTP |
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Tyres
Alloys? | True | Tyre Size Front | 225/45 R18 |
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Tyre Size Rear | 225/45 R18 | Tyre Size Spare | TYRE REPAIR KIT |
Wheel Style | V SPOKE STYLE 780 | Wheel Type | 18" ALLOY |
Vehicle Dimensions
Height | 1444 | Length | 4709 |
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Wheelbase | 2851 | Width | 1827 |
Width (including mirrors) | 2068 |
Weight and Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 40 | Gross Vehicle Weight | 2265 |
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | 375 | Max. Loading Weight | 525 |
Max. Roof Load | 75 | Minimum Kerbweight | 1740 |
No. of Seats | 5 | Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | 11.4 |
Independent review
Review courtesy of Car and Driving
BMW 330e [G20]
By Jonathan Crouch
Introduction
With the 'G20' version of BMW's plug-in hybrid petrol/electric 330e model, the conventional 320i variant's 184hp 2.0-litre petrol engine was matched with an electric motor and a larger battery to create quite a package. You could have it with the estate body style and xDrive AWD too. Let's check the pre-facelift 2018-2022-era version of this car out as a used buy.
History
Not everyone wanting futuristic engine technology wants their car to also look futuristic. To look like BMW's i-series models for instance. If you're buying a model from this Bavarian brand from the 2018-2022 period 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 the Touring estate body style. Take some time to understand BMW's thinking here and it's hard not to be impressed. This 'G20'-series seventh generation 3 Series was subtly updated in mid-2022, but it's the earlier 2018-2022-era versions of it we look at here.
What You Get
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. The '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. There's a respectable amount of rear legroom for what remains a manageably-sized car. There's certainly more room to stretch out than was the case with the previous 'F30'-generation 330e model, the distance between the front and rear seats having been extended by 11mm. There's slightly more headroom than before too and BMW reckoned that this cabin was wide enough to take three child seats side by side, though only the two outside positions come with Isofix attachment points. 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. The 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.
What to Look For
Our owner survey revealed many satisfied users of this 'G20'-era 3 Series model, but inevitably, there were a few issues reported. Quite a few owners have complained about an exhaust rattle when the car starts up from cold. Others have mentioned oil leaks from the rear differential - check for any spots of oil beneath the back wheels. Creaking sounds from the interior plastics came up as an issue; as did a rattling from around the sunroof. Others reported connectivity issues with the iDrive infotainment system, so check that out thoroughly. Some owners mentioned that the audio system bass turns off randomly, especially on models equipped with the optional harmon Kardon system upgrade. We've also come across reported problems with the Cross Traffic Alert safety system. Obviously, a fully-stamped service history is vital. This car uses complex engines and only regular and appropriate maintenance will see them go the distance. Otherwise, it's just the usual things. Insist on a fully stamped-up service record and check the alloys for scratches and scuffs. There were product recalls for airbags (May 2019), the rear view camera (September 2019), the seat belts (December 2019) and the steering assembly (June 2020).Make sure that these have all been attended to by a franchised BMW dealership if the car you're looking at is affected.
Replacement Parts
[based on a 2019 model 330e ex-vat] Parts prices for a G20 3 Series model from this period can be reasonable if you shop around. We trawled around the internet and found these: An oil filter is in the £9 bracket. An air filter is around £20. Front brake discs cost in the £200 bracket; rear discs are in the £122 bracket. A set of front brake pads is around £29-£70; rear pads are around £32-£44. A fuel filter is in the £35 bracket; an alternator is around £352; wiper blades are around £11-£25.
On the Road
This 'G20' series 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, thanks to an increase in battery size from 7.6 to 12.0kWh. That made a big difference. Whereas with the previous generation 330e, the range was rated at only 21 miles, with this 'G20'-series 330e design, BMW clamed up to 37.3 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 was also available on this variant. Let's cover off the things you'll need to get used to in driving this PHEV 3 series derivative. There's automatic transmission of course (BMW's usual ZF 8-speed 'box with paddleshifters). The drive modes are a bit different though - 'Sport' is the only setting carried over from a conventionally-engined model. In normal motoring, the car will default to its preferred 'Hybrid' driving setting, in which the clever software automatically determines for you the optimum combination of combustion and electric drive. Alternatively (if battery charge levels permit), you can select 'Electric' mode, which liberates a bit more punch from the AC motor, though things peter out a little above 50mph. Your other options are either 'Sport' mode or, better still, 'XtraBoost' mode (which is the only one in which all 293 braked horses can be released). The bigger 12.0kWh battery we mentioned earlier increased the all-electric top speed potential to 68mph and charging time is around two and a half hours from a conventional 7kW garage wallbox or plug-in public charge point. Hook up to a domestic 3-pin socket and the charging time will be just under five and a half hours. As usual with Plug-in hybrids, the official WLTP combined cycle fuel figures - up to 217.3mpg for the saloon and up to 201.8g/km for this Touring version - need to be taken with a pinch of salt, but the important thing is that the government believes the quoted CO2 return - which can be as little as 30g/km in the saloon or up to 32g/km in the Touring. Either way, from new this meant a super-low Benefit-in-Kind taxation rating of 10%.
Overall
Here, BMW brought us a hybrid 3 Series model that made real world sense. The previous generation 330e struggled a little in this regard with its relatively restricted all-electric driving range. Fortunately, by 2018 technology had moved on and this 'G20'-series 330e model demonstrated just how far. If you were thinking of a high-spec diesel-engined version of this Bavarian contender in its pre-facelift G20 form, we think you really have to look at a 330e as a realistic alternative.
- Performance
- 70%
- Handling
- 80%
- Comfort
- 80%
- Space
- 70%
- Styling
- 70%
- Build
- 80%
- Value
- 60%
- Equipment
- 70%
- Economy
- 80%
- Depreciation
- 80%
- Insurance
- 70%
This vehicle has previously been registered to a business or a vehicle rental company, or been used by a business, so it may have been driven by more than one driver.
* Depending on the age of the vehicle, MPG and CO2 may be quoted using either NEDC or WLTP testing standards. Find out more
Figures are provided for comparison purposes. Fuel consumption under real world driving conditions and the CO2 produced will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions and vehicle load.
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Personal contract purchase (PCP)
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47 monthly payments of | £362.44 |
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Deposit | £249 |
Total amount payable | £26,061.68 |
Fixed interest rate | 5.7% |
Representative APR | 10.9% |
Cash price | £19,998 |
Credit amount | £19,749 |
Annual mileage | 8000 |
Contract mileage | 32,000 |
Excess mileage charge | 8.0p per mile |
Completion fee | £1 |
Optional final payment | £8777 |
Term (months) | 48 |
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Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (308092) for general insurance and consumer credit purposes. We act as a credit broker sourcing credit to assist with your purchase from a carefully selected panel of lenders. Lenders will pay us a fee for these introductions (click here for details including our panel of lenders and disclosure statement). Offers subject to status, terms and conditions.
Glasgow South Street Vauxhall / Peugeot / Citroën / DS / Mazda / Vanstore
226 South Street, Glasgow, G11 6JYPhone Number
Call now on 0141 435 5511†
† Calls may be recorded for quality or training purposes.
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