In-depth reviews

BMW 3 Series Touring 330e SE Pro 5dr Step Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	SE Pro
Price	£42,830
Battery Capacity	12
Engine Power - BHP	292
Acceleration	5.9
Top Speed	143 mph
Length	4709 mm
Width	1827 mm
Height	1442 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	410 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1830 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
Auto start-stop
BMW ConnectedDrive oline services with BMW apps
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
Gearshift time display in manual mode
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
Charging cable - Mode 2
Drive performance control - ECO PRO, comfort and sport modes
Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
EU6 emissions management
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 activation/adjustment
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
Interior rear view electrochromatic mirror with automatic anti dazzle function
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED third brake light
Lightweight engineering
Matt black exterior B pillar
Model designation on right side of tailgate
Rain sensor
Rear side wing doors
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 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
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
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
Make-up mirror lights
Rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders
Rear centre console with storage compartment and ventilation grille
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

Passive Safety

2 tone horn
3 rear seats with non folding headrests
Airbags activation controlled with intensity and scope
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
Deactivation of fuel pump in the event of a crash
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

Wheels

17" V spoke light alloy wheels with Style 778 including BMW mobility kit
Reduced rolling resistance tyres

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
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
WLTP - AER (km) - City	66
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb	57
WLTP - AER (miles) - City	41
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb	35.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	18.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	21.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High	25.9
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High	19.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low	20
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium	18.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	3.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	2.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High	2.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High	3.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low	3.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium	3.4
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	16.4
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	16.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	16.4
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.8
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.8
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City	66
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	60
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	59
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	60
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High	49
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High	66
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low	63
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium	69
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City	41
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	37.3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	36.7
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	37.3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High	30.4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High	41
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low	39.1
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium	42.9

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb	160
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEH	162
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEL	159
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High	161
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	163
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	161
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High	139
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEL	139
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low	220
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEH	225
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEL	220
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium	148
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEH	152
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEL	148
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb	7
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	32
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	33
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	32

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	0.3
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb	941.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	7.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High	7.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH	7.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL	7.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High	6.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEH	6.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEL	6.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low	9.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEH	9.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEL	9.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium	6.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEH	6.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEL	6.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	40.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH	39.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL	40.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High	39.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEH	39.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEL	39.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High	46.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEH	45.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEL	46.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low	29.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEH	28.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEL	29.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium	43.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEH	42.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEL	43.5
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	34E
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	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 778
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1442 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	2355 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1420 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	410 l
Max. Loading Weight	525 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1830 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

Most Popular

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_40599v16mo0r270v { display: none !important; }

New cars cost too much but some brands are finally finding the price sweet spot

New cars are expensive, but Mike Rutherford is pleased to see that some manufacturers have found a pricing sweet spot

Opinion

12 Apr 2026

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_40599v16mo0r270w { display: none !important; }

We got it wrong: VW ID.3 and ID.4 will be replaced by “true Volkswagens”

The inside story on how the people’s car maker lost touch with the people, before rediscovering its mojo under boss Thomas Schäfer

News

10 Apr 2026

New Nissan Juke unveiled in Japan - Auto Express editor-at-large Phil McNamara stood next to the car

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_40599v16mo0r270x { display: none !important; }

New Nissan Juke revealed with sharp origami-inspired design and EV power

“No compromise” design for Leaf’s baby brother, which is bigger and more spacious than today’s combustion-engined Juke and goes on sale in a year