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BMW 3 Series Saloon 330e Sport 4dr Step Auto

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	Sport
Price	£46,985
Battery Capacity	12
Engine Power - BHP	292
Acceleration	5.8
Top Speed	143 mph
Length	4713 mm
Width	1827 mm
Height	1444 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	375 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1770 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
Automatic Start/stop button
BMW Iconic sounds electric
BMW iDrive
BMW Teleservices
Condition based service
ConnectedDrive Services
Driving experience switch
Oil sensor for level and grade
PAS
Preparation for driver assistance
Shifting point display

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Double joint spring strut front axle
Fast charging cable - Mode 3
Fuel tank breather system
Sport automatic transmission with steering-wheel mounted gearshift paddles and launch control
Standard suspension

Entertainment

DAB tuner

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Acoustic glazing
Automatic headlight beam throw control with load dependent regulating reaction, dynamic compensation of braking dive and acceleration squat
BMW emblem, engine compartment lid and tailgate
BMW kidney with 8 grille struts per segment in high gloss black and frame in high gloss chrome
Body colour roof fin
Door sill strips
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing
Follow me home headlight function
Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements
Front apron plastic in body colour
Fuel filler flap - right rear in body colour
Heated washer jets
High gloss shadow line exterior trim
Illuminated bow type door handles in body colour drivers side with door lock
Interior rear view electrochromatic mirror with automatic anti dazzle function
LED rear lights
Licence plate panel integrated into front bumper and tailgate
Matt black B-pillar finsher
Matt black window recess cover
Model designation on right side of tailgate
One piece front bumper cover including towing eye cover in body colour
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Rear boot
Rear side wing doors
Reversing lights
Side frame decorative moulding black matt
Visible exhaust tailpipe finisher
Welcome lights in interior and door handle area

Interior Features

12V power socket in front storage compartment
2 front cupholder in centre console with clamping elements and matt black inlay
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 zone automatic air conditioning
40:20:40 split folding rear seat with loading system
Ambient inside door handle light
Ambient light design projected onto the left and right entering and exiting area
Ambient lighting front and rear with 9 selectable colours
Ambient storage compartment lighting in the centre console
Armrest integrated in front and rear door trim + front centre console armrest
Battery in luggage compartment
BMW ID
Contour lighting in instrument panel and door trim panel
Cruise control operation in steering wheel
Folding rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders
Front and rear ambient footwell lighting
Front and rear door exit lighting (left / right)
Front and rear headrests
Front and rear reading lights
Front and rear velour floor mats
Front sport seats
Heated front seats
Height adjustable mechanically and infinitely variable steering column
Illuminated armrest storage compartment
Illuminated glove compartment
Illuminated luggage compartment
Lashing eyelets in luggage compartment
Make-up mirror lights
Sensatec perforated upholstery
Single front passenger seat
Standard seat for driver and passenger with manual adjustment
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Three spoke multifunction sport leather steering wheel
Toolkit located in luggage compartment

Packs

Connected pack professional - 3 Series Saloon/Touring
Interior and exterior mirror pack - 3 Series Touring/Saloon
Storage compartment pack - 3 Series Saloon/Touring

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
BMW emergency call
Child locks on rear doors
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 with seat occupancy detection for driver's and passenger side
Driver and passenger side airbags, body protection at side and airbags deploy from seat backrests
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)
Head airbags in 1st and 2nd row, head protection at side, curtain airbags open from headliner above 1st and 2nd row
Plastic fuel tank
Side impact protection
Tyre pressure monitoring with three level warning strategy
Ventilated front and rear disc brakes
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system
Centre lock switch
Closing system with central locking
Electronic vehicle immobiliser

Trim

High gloss black interior trim

Wheels

17" V spoke Obrit grey alloy wheels - Style 775 including BMW mobility kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	12
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	360
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	258
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	216
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	3.7
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	156
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	3.7
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	3.7
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	11.15
WLTP - AER (km) - City	54
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb	53
WLTP - AER (miles) - City	33.6
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb	32.9
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	20
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	21.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High	29.6
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High	18.3
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low	21.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium	18.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	3.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	2.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High	2.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High	3.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low	2.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium	3.3
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (kWh/100km) - Comb	21.4
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (miles/kWh) - Comb	2.9
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	18.3
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	18.3
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	18.1
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.4
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.4
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City	62
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	57
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	56
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	57
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High	40
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High	66
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low	57
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium	65
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City	38.5
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	35.4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	34.8
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	35.4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High	24.9
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High	41
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low	35.4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium	40.4

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb	156
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEH	158
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEL	156
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High	154
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High	136
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low	221
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium	150
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb	8
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	32
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	33
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	30

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb	0.2
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb	1412.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	6.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	6.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High	6.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High	6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low	9.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium	6.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	40.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH	40.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL	40.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High	41.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High	47.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low	28.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium	42.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	201.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	188.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	201.8

General

Generation Mark	7
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	33E
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.8
Engine Power - BHP	292
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	420
Engine Torque - RPM	1350
Top Speed	143 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/50 R17
Tyre Size Rear	225/50 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	V SPOKE STYLE 775
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1444 mm
Length	4713 mm
Wheelbase	2851 mm
Width	1827 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2068 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	2290 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	375 l
Max. Loading Weight	520 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1770 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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