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BMW 3 Series Saloon 330d xDrive M Sport 4dr Step Auto [Tech/Plus Pack]

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2993
Trim	M Sport [Tech/Plus]
Price	£48,590
Engine Power - BHP	265
Acceleration	5.1
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	164
Length	4709 mm
Width	1827 mm
Height	1445 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	480 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1660 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
Auto start-stop
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW gesture control
BMW iDrive controller on centre console
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
Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging
Head up Display
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
Variable sport steering
Wifi hotspot preparation

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive M suspension
Balanced 50/50 weight distribution
Battery cut-out switch
Diesel particulate filter
Drive performance control - ECO PRO, comfort and sport modes
Incorrect fuelling protection
Larger capacity fuel tank
M Sport differential
Sport automatic transmission with steering-wheel mounted gearshift paddles and launch control
Stroke dependent dampers

Entertainment

DAB tuner
Electronic service booklet
Harman/Kardon loud speaker system

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
Black roof mouldings
BMW Individual high gloss shadow line with extended contents
Body colour - fuel filler flap, front and rear bumpers, door handles and mirror caps with integrated turn indicator + bottom segment in matt black
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
Front black door sill finishers with BMW designation
Green tinted heat protection glazing
Interior rear view electrochromatic mirror with automatic anti dazzle function
LED front fog lights
Lightweight engineering
M designation on front side panels, left and right
M rear spoiler
Matt black exterior B pillar
Model designation on right side of tailgate
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Rear wiper
Shark fin antenna
Sun protection glass
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
xDrive designation on right tailgate

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
Anthracite headlining
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
M Sport multifunction leather steering wheel
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
Toolkit located in luggage compartment

Packs

Connected pack professional - 3 Series Saloon/Touring
M Aerodynamics pack - 3 Series Saloon/Touring

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, interior light, safety battery terminal
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
Electric parking brake including automatic hold function and automatic release of the parking brake when driving off
Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
Front passenger manual airbag deactivation
Head airbags for all 4 outer seats
Hill start assist
M Sport braking system
M sport seatbelt
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
Vehicle key with M specific designation

Wheels

Reduced rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	167
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	163
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	157
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	147
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	206
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	207
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	205
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	171
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	176
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	169

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2993
Compression Ratio	16.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	84
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	44.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	47.1
WLTP - MPG - High	51.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	43.5

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	7
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	38E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	15500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.1
Engine Power - BHP	265
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	580
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	155 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear	255/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare	RUN FLAT TYRES
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 791M
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1445 mm
Length	4709 mm
Wheelbase	2851 mm
Width	1827 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2068 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59
Gross Vehicle Weight	2255 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	480 l
Max. Loading Weight	595 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1660 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12 m

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