Sportier and more efficient than ever thanks to state-of-the-art BMW eDrive Technology: the new BMW 330e Sedan.

 

Munich. Superior driving dynamics and exemplary
efficiency are the key characteristics of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan.
With the extension of the engine portfolio to include a plug-in hybrid
system, these essential properties of the new sports sedan acquire an
additional and especially pioneering dimension. In the new BMW 330e
Sedan, the latest generation of BMW eDrive Technology is combined with
a 4-cylinder petrol engine to provide a significant increase in sporty
flair as well as an even more intense electrically powered driving
experience. The first ever standard XtraBoost integrated in a BMW
model temporarily increases the system output of the plug-in hybrid
drive from 185 kW/252 hp with an addition of up to 30 kW/41 hp. In
addition to spontaneity of response, this also increases the
electrical range of the new BMW 330e Sedan as compared to the
predecessor model by 50 per cent. It is now possible to cover a
distance of up to 60 kilometres* on a locally emissions-free basis.
Fuel consumption and emission figures are reduced by more than 10 per
cent as compared to the predecessor model to up to 1.7 litres* per 100
kilometres and up to 39 grams* per kilometre.

In the new BMW 330e Sedan, intelligently controlled interaction
between the electric motor and the combustion engine reaches a whole
new level. More than ever, the electrification of the powertrain
contributes not just to increased efficiency but also to creating a
distinctive form of driving pleasure. The plug-in hybrid system
comprises a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower
Turbo Technology and an output of 135 kW/184 hp along with an electric
motor which generates a continuous output of 50 kW/68 hp and a peak
output of 80 kW/109 hp. Together, the two drive units develop a system
output of 185 kW/252 hp along with a maximum system torque of 420 Nm.
As a result, the new BMW 330e Sedan accelerates from zero to 100 km/h
in 6.0 seconds. Its top speed is 230 km/h. In HYBRID mode, the new BMW
330e Sedan is able to reach a speed of up to 110 km/h when running on
electric power alone – 30 km/h faster than the predecessor model. In
ELECTRIC mode, locally emissions-free motoring is even possible at
speeds of up to 140 km/h – previously: 120 km/h.

One new feature of the new BMW 330e Sedan is the standard XtraBoost,
which gives the vehicle its highest level of dynamic performance. It
is easy to access by activating SPORT mode using the driving
experience switch. In order to support the combustion engine in
dynamic driving situations, the electric motor with XtraBoost
temporarily provides up to 30 kW/41 hp – stored in the high-voltage
battery – in addition to its continuous output. This makes the drive
characteristics available that are typical of the BMW 3 Series Sedan.
For the first time in a BMW hybrid model, this includes an accelerator
pedal curve that offers both maximum sporty flair and precision along
with a specific shifting programme for the 8-speed Steptronic
transmission complete with brake downshifts. The additional XtraBoost
makes for a more intense acceleration experience than in a
conventionally powered vehicle with a comparable engine output. The
XtraBoost can be used up to the minimum charge status of the high
voltage battery. It is also available for kickdown manoeuvres and in
the M/S position of the gear selector lever.

The driving experience is accompanied by a model-specific sound
design that includes highly emotional engine acoustics inside the
vehicle, too. As such, the BMW 330e Sedan combines a definite sporty
and dynamic orientation with the proven qualities of a plug-in hybrid
model. The hybrid-specific optional equipment features of the new BMW
330e include an acoustic pedestrian protection function.

The electric motor of the new BMW 330e Sedan is integrated in the
8-speed Steptronic transmission in order to save space. Due to its
intelligent design, the hybrid-specific transmission is only 15
millimetres longer than the corresponding versions for conventionally
powered models of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan. Power generation
achieves a particularly high level of efficiency through the
recuperation of braking energy, with the electric motor taking on the
function of a generator. The electrical energy fed into the
high-voltage battery in this way or via connection to the power grid
also serves to supply the vehicle electrical system. This means that a
generator powered by the combustion engine is no longer necessary,
thereby further increasing the efficiency of the system as a whole.

With a gross energy content of 12.0 kWh, the lithium-ion high-voltage
battery in the new BMW 330e Sedan enables an electrically powered
range of up to 60 kilometres* – 50 per cent more than that of the
predecessor model. Meanwhile, fuel consumption and emissions figures
are reduced by 10 per cent in the second generation of the plug-in
hybrid sports sedan. These now drop to up to 1.7 litres of fuel per
100 kilometres* and up to 39 grams of CO2 per kilometre*.

The high-voltage battery in the new BMW 330e Sedan is positioned
underneath the rear seats, while the fuel tank is located above the
rear axle. This means that luggage compartment volume is only slightly
restricted in the plug-in hybrid model. The storage volume of 375
litres can be expanded as required by means of the folding rear
backrest with 40 : 20: 40 split.

In addition, virtually the entire range of optional equipment
features for the new BMW 3 Series Sedan is available for the plug-in
hybrid. As alternatives to the basic version, the new BMW 330e also
comes in the model variants Advantage, Sport Line, Luxury Line and M
Sport. Among other things it can be fitted with the Adaptive M
suspension including Variable Sports Steering and the M sports brake
system. The full programme of innovative driver assistance systems to
optimise comfort and safety is available – ranging from Driving
Assistant Professional with steering and lane guidance system to park
assistant including reverse assistant. The standard trim of the new
BMW 330e Sedan includes pre-heating and pre-conditioning of the
interior. Here the energy of the high-voltage battery is also used to
power the auxiliary heating. At low outdoor temperatures, the interior
can also be conveniently heated prior to setting off – even if the
battery charge status is low.For the market launch of the new BMW 330e
Sedan in summer 2019, new digital services will be presented which
make it more attractive and convenient to charge the battery while out
and about. When selecting a public charging station, the navigation
system also provides the driver with a list of recommended nearby
hotels, restaurants, cafés, tourist attractions and cultural
institutions. Charging station availability can also be checked using
the vehicle display and operating system. The driver receives the
information along with a forecast of the occupancy status of the
public charging station at the time of arrival. In addition, selected
charging stations can be reserved for a limited period in the future.

 

Note: All figures relating to driving performance, fuel consumption.
emissions and range that appear in this press folder are provisional.

The figures for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power
consumption are calculated based on the measurement methods stipulated
in the current version of Regulation (EU) 2007/715. The information is
based on a vehicle with basic equipment in Germany; ranges take into
account differences in wheel and tyre size selected as well as
optional equipment and can change during configuration.

The details marked * have already been calculated based on the new
WLTP test cycle and adapted to NEDC for comparison purposes. In these
vehicles, different figures than those published here may apply for
the assessment of taxes and other vehicle-related duties which are
(also) based on CO2 emissions.

For further details of the official fuel consumption figures and
official specific CO2emissions of new cars, please refer to
the “Manual on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and
power consumption of new cars”, available at sales outlets, from
Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760
Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at http://www.dat.de/angebote/verlagsprodukte/leitfaden-kraftstoffverbrauch.html.