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BMW 3 Series Saloon 330e M Sport 4dr Auto

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	M Sport
Price	£41,450
Battery Capacity	12
Engine Power - BHP	292
Acceleration	5.9
Top Speed	142 mph
Length	4709 mm
Width	1827 mm
Height	1444 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	375 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1740 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
Auto start-stop
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
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
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

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Balanced 50/50 weight distribution
Battery cut-out switch
Drive performance control - ECO PRO, comfort and sport modes
Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
Sport automatic transmission with steering-wheel mounted gearshift paddles and launch control
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 - 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
High gloss shadow line
High gloss shadow line exterior trim
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
Matt black exterior B pillar
Model designation on right side of tailgate
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Rear wiper
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 zone automatic air conditioning
4 pieces lashing eyelets in luggage compartment
40:20:40 split folding rear seat with through 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
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

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	12
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	342
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.2
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	246
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	2.2
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	204
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	3.7
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	144
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	3.7
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
NEDC Electricity Consumption kWh/100 km	14.8
NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles	41
WLTP - AER (km) - City	62
WLTP - AER (km) - City - TEH	58
WLTP - AER (km) - City - TEL	62
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb	56
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb - TEH	56
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb - TEL	59
WLTP - AER (miles) - City	38.5
WLTP - AER (miles) - City - TEH	36.7
WLTP - AER (miles) - City - TEL	38.5
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb	34.8
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	34.8
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	36.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	19.3
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City - TEH	20.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City - TEL	19.3
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	20.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	21.3
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	20.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High	23.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High - TEH	24.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High - TEL	23.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High	19.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High - TEH	19.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High - TEL	19.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low	20.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low - TEH	22.9
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low - TEL	20.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium	18.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium - TEH	19.6
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium - TEL	18.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	3.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City - TEH	3.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City - TEL	3.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	2.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High	2.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High - TEH	2.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High - TEL	2.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High	3.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High - TEH	3.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High - TEL	3.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low	3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low - TEH	2.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low - TEL	3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium	3.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium - TEH	3.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium - TEL	3.4
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (kWh/100km) - Comb	20.4
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (miles/kWh) - Comb	3
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	16.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	17.5
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	16.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.5
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.7
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City	61
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEH	58
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEL	61
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	58
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	55
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	58
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High	50
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High - TEH	48
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High - TEL	50
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High	61
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High - TEH	58
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High - TEL	61
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low	57
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low - TEH	52
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low - TEL	57
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium	64
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium - TEH	60
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium - TEL	64
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City	37.9
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEH	36
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEL	37.9
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	36
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	34.2
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	36
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High	31.1
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High - TEH	29.8
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High - TEL	31.1
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High	37.9
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High - TEH	36
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High - TEL	37.9
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low	35.4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low - TEH	32.3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low - TEL	35.4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium	39.8
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium - TEH	37.3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium - TEL	39.8

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb	154
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEH	163
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEL	154
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High	149
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	159
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	149
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High	137
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEH	144
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEL	136
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low	227
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEH	238
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEL	227
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium	154
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEH	164
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEL	154
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb	9
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEH	12
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEL	9
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	32
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	36
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	31

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 - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb	0.4
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb	706.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	6.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	7.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	6.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High	6.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH	6.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL	6.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High	6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEH	6.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEL	5.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low	9.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEH	10.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEL	9.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium	6.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEH	7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEL	6.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	41.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH	39.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL	41.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High	42.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEH	40.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEL	42.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High	47.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEH	45.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEL	47.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low	29.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEH	27.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEL	29.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium	42.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEH	40.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEL	42.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	201.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	176.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	201.8

General

Generation Mark	7
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	33E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
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	292
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	420
Engine Torque - RPM	1350
Top Speed	142 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	1444 mm
Length	4709 mm
Wheelbase	2851 mm
Width	1827 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2068 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	2265 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	375 l
Max. Loading Weight	525 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1740 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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