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BMW 3 Series Saloon 330i M Sport 4dr Step Auto

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	M Sport
Price	£41,485
Engine Power - BHP	258
Acceleration	5.9
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	43.5
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	148
Length	4709 mm
Width	1827 mm
Height	1435 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	480 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1470 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
Auto start-stop
BMW iDrive controller on centre console
BMW Live Cockpit Professional Nav with 12.3" instrument display + 10.25" display, Intelligent Voice Assist, BMW OS 7, HDD, 2USB, 4G LTE connect
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 with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
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

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Balanced 50/50 weight distribution
Battery cut-out switch
Driving experience modes - Comfort,ECO PRO,Sport and Sport+ mode
Larger capacity fuel tank
M sport suspension
Petrol Particulate Filter
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
Black roof mouldings
Body colour door handles
Body colour front and rear bumpers
Body colour fuel filler flap
Body colour mirror caps with 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
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
High gloss shadow line exterior trim
Interior rear view electrochromatic mirror with automatic anti dazzle function
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED third brake light
Lightweight engineering
M designation on front side panels, left and right
Matt black exterior B pillar
Model designation on right side of tailgate
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Rear boot
Rear side wing doors
Shark fin antenna
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 seat bench in 2nd row
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
Backrest width adjustment
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 front 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 leather steering wheel
Make-up mirror lights
Rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders
Rear centre console with storage compartment and ventilation grille
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Toolkit located in luggage compartment

Packs

Connected pack professional - 3 Series Saloon/Touring
M sport exterior styling pack - 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, 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
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	148
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	157
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	148
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	214
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	224
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	213
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	160
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	149

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	10.2:1
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 - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	45.6
WLTP - MPG - High	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	30.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium	42.8

General

Generation Mark	7
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	32E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	97
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	87
NCAP Safety Assist %	76
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.9
Engine Power - BHP	258
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1550
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	255/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 790M
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1435 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	2060 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	480 l
Max. Loading Weight	590 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1470 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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