Regrettably, bmw has discontinued the manual transmission. If you are looking to buy a wellequipped and powerful luxury small car, purchasing a used bmw 330 is an excellent option to consider. The paint is original and still has a showroom shine. But for those of us who mock recommended cornering speeds, who enjoy gforces and revel in the trust that comes from steady feedback through the controls, this allwheel drive version leaves us wanting a car that simply obeys instead of trying to outsmart. Car and driver tests the bmw 330e, is it worth the extra. The new 2019 bmw 3 series goes up against our car of. The 2019 bmw 3 series has be revamped from top to bottom, and the bmw 330i is the end result. Search from 3,501 bmw 330i xdrive cars for sale, including a new 2019 bmw 330i xdrive sedan w m sport package, a new 2020 bmw 330i xdrive sedan w executive package, and a new 2020 bmw 330i xdrive sedan w m sport package. Bmw knows what its doing when making a sports sedan, and the 330e is no different. In very good condition other than showing whatever scars were picked up in the mailas shown in the scan. In comfort mode, the 330i is compliant and quiet on. Search from 2,598 bmw 330i xdrive cars for sale, including a new 2020 bmw 330i xdrive sedan w executive package and a new 2020 bmw. Car and driver may 2019 jeep gladiator vs compact pickups.
Spirited drivers will likely prefer the performance of the bmw, which. After some extensive fuel economy testing, car and driver recorded a maximum 42 mpg in the bmw 330i, making it bestinclass. If you are bidding outside the united states please calculate your postage before placing your bid and please be aware that i will have to. Purchased in fall 2018 this car is a pristine example of a bmw 3 series. The 3series continues to offer two smooth and potent gaspowered engines. Under the hood is an inline4 turbocharged engine pumping out 255 hp and is mated to a. But after a blissful 663 days and more than 50,000 miles, its time to send the muchappreciated convertible back to bmw. Some car companies make a big fuss about their cars delivering both power and efficiency for bmw, its just common practice. Bmw bmw allowed us to drive only the most aggressive variant of the 330i, equipped with msport suspension, msport brakes, variable sport steering, an electronically controlled locking. Bmw 330e proves to be a businesslike plugin hybrid. Bmw s 3 series offers a full line of driver s cars.
Bmw wants the g20chassis 3series to be the sportssedan benchmark once again. See hires pictures, prices and info on bmw 330 cars for sale. You asked questions on instagram about the 2019 bmw 330i xdrive, and here are our answers. The 2017 car has a wider ratio spread in its eightspeed zf automatic and uses a numerically lower finaldrive ratio. Since then, the bmw 330 has gained a large following among luxury automotive enthusiasts thanks especially to its lively twinturbocharged engine, roomy and. The bmw 3series known as the f30, sold from 2012 to 2018, lacked the steering feel and driving dynamics of its predecessor. An updated bmw 3series takes on the challenge from the alfa romeo giulia, genesis g70, and volvo s60. Unlike the 328s n20, which developed its 255 lbft of peak torque at just 1250 rpm, the 330 s b46 wants 1450 rpm to peak, so bmw adjusted gearing accordingly. I have my car serviced at my local bmw garage who give very good service.
The car drives fast, steers well, brakes well and responds well to driver s inputs. A plugin hybrid 3 series, for better and worse the 330e delivers outstanding energy efficiency, but with a chunky curb weight and lofty price. Most importantly for that, bmws rediscovered ability to make a good drivers car has not compromised the ride or livability of the 330i. Full test of the bmw 330e iperformance sedan, a plugin hybrid for people who like driving. This comparison test from car and driver pits a rearwheel drive 330i against its newest competition. Not quite as sporty as it once was, the powerful and refined bmw 3series remains a funtodrive favorite. The 2020 bmw 330i gets a turbocharged fourcylinder engine making 255 hp and 295 lbft of torque. Two feisty compact luxury sports sedans trade blows to decide which one delivers the strongest combination of driving excitement and.
As far the bmw 330 sports at the lexus event, a professional driver test it from 060 in 6. But the premium sport sedan market just isnt as relevant today as it used to be. Car and drivers 060 times for the lexus is and bmw 330. They vary in price, power, and packaging, but all are superb cars. The bmw 330 first came on the market as a 2017 model. Does the reardrive sport version of the 2019 bmw 330i rekindle the 3s previous driving magic. The 3 series is composed of sedans, coupes, convertibles, and wagons. Car and driver recently tested the bmw 330e, calling it a sports sedan for the modern age. Those good looks and the bmw badge may be enough for some buyers.
Bmw likes the idea of having a hybrid that doesnt look like a hybrid, where the driver doesnt have to give up the looks to get a fuelefficient model. When motor trend compares nine luxury sport sedans in a comprehensive big test, will the giulia, a4, ats, xe, is, c300, 330i, or s60 come out on top. The bmw 330d coupe is literally in a league of its own. The former owners did not abuse the car, neither did they maintain it according to bmw standards. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2018 bmw 3series 330e iperformance plugin hybrid at u. It was nice having a topdown sports tourer at our beck and call. Car and driver compares alfa giulia to g20 330i bimmerlife.