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Smooth, quiet, sporty, and efficient
gonofurther, 09/19/2022
2023 BMW 3 Series 330e 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
My fourth 3-series and my favorite so far. Needed a daily driver to replace an aging Chevy Bolt, my weekender being a 2014 Porsche Boxster S. With a 14 mile round-trip commute I do not need huge electric-only range, making a PHEV of some sort the right choice for me. I cross-shopped all the PHEV's under $60k and landed on the 2023 BMW 330e, which I ordered just to my liking, for which I paid MSRP, and of which I took delivery last week. First impressions? This is easily the quietest car I have driven. I can have a whispered conversation with my wife driving 80 mph on the freeway. Engine noise is unobtrusive and switching between gas and electric in hybrid mode is unnoticeable. I spec'd mine with the Adaptive M-suspension which I would highly recommend. Though my last three 3-series were of the F-generation making this a somewhat unfair comparison, all had Msport fixed suspension that seemed to aim more for the sporty but were also jittery and high strung. The Adaptive M-suspension in comfort mode on this car seems to strike an excellent balance between suspension comfort and drivability. The combination of a refined powertrain and smooth driving dynamics yield a level of refinement I was frankly surprised to obtain at this price point. The interior is lovely and expensive-feeling in a tasteful manner, featuring comfortable and supportive seats, high-grade materials on all surfaces, and very well laid-out controls. The large curved center screen is bright and expansive and the instrument cluster tunable to different viewing options. I've been following owners manual instructions on break-in and so have not had a chance to really get on it, but even a gentle prod of the fun pedal leads to plenty of oomph and the low end torque from the electric motor is quite palpable. So far it would appear that efficiency is as advertised. I'm 250 miles in and not even down to a half-tank running exclusively in hybrid mode. Mine is the Msport spec so I cannot speak to the standard braking feel but holy mother are the brakes good on the Msport version. Feel is perfect and stopping power feels way better than any car I have driven other than a pile of Porsches (I have own two and tracked many others). There are a few features which I find less satisfactory. It took me quite awhile to sort through even a few of the configurable options. This version of iDrive is certainly superior to those of my past 3-series and I suppose that feature overload will not be unique to this car. I am also not super in love with certain styling aspects, not least of which is the Darth Vader look of the front fascia and splitter of the Msport spec, which you have to go with if you want the M Adaptive suspension. Likewise the instrument cluster, which has a "<" on the left showing speed and a ">" on the right showing efficiency - this is in comfort mode, with what is shown in sports mode being, I think, a speedo and a tach. These are modest gripes with what has been a major surprise. I paid $42k in 2010 for a BMW 335d, which was far less refined than this 330e for which I paid under $50k. Heck, my Bolt was $42k new. If you are looking for an stylish, smooth, quiet, and refined PHEV that doesn't seem to require any compromises this might be the one. It sure is for me.
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Great car but maybe not for all
Howieceeya, 01/14/2024
updated 01/16/2025
2023 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Update after one year: I am close to exchanging this car for a A4. I don’t care for the firm ride and the run flat tire situation causes me stress. I have had 2 tire incidents where I had to replace the tire after hitting potholes. I couldn’t drive away as the tire was totally deflated. If you can’t drive on the run flats then what is the point? No spare tire so had to wait an hour for bmw to call for towing. Now I drive around with anxiety looking out for ruts in the road which is not a good experience. Note that I had the lower profile 19 inch tires. It’s a shame. The A4 at least had a donut spare wheel. Auto makers should listen to their customers - no one likes the run flats! Old review: I’ve had the 330 xdrive for about 3 weeks now and overall I am happy with it. My previous car was an Audi S4 which is more performance oriented. I wanted something more modern and more fuel efficient without sacrificing too much performance. This car pretty much foots the bill. For anyone that is shopping in this segment you should take a hard look at the Audi A4. These two cars are very close in terms of competence but they have different flavors. The bmw is more stylish, handles better, sounds better and is just cooler. However, the bmw has a firm ride that may bother some people. I got the 19 inch wheels and it comes with run flat tires that are stiff. I didn’t test drive this exact car so my bad. If I had known I would have chosen the 18 inch wheels. This is not such a problem that I regret my decision to buy this car. However if I lived in an area with a lot of bumps and potholes I would choose the Audi. The suspension is great at soaking up everything while still good at high speeds. As for the power it’s one of the best 4 bangers I have driven. At times I miss the 330 HP of my S4 but the trade off in fuel mileage is worth it. I am getting 26mpg now vs 18. If you live in a less congested area where you can really open it up I would suggest getting the M340. However, once you get this car up to speed it is naturally fast. It just cuts through the air. It’s natural habitat is way over the speed limit.
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The best compact sport sedan
Rali, 10/07/2022
2022 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I don't care what Edmunds says, but the 3 series is still the benchmark in compact sports sedans. I have a 2022 330i RWD, and the refined driving pleasure it delivers, is second to none. The 4 cyl is powerful, and you can feel the get up and go (without no noticeable turbo lag) as the car unleashes the inner sports car driver in you.
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Best non-M BMW.
Andrew Wu, 10/30/2022
2022 BMW 3 Series M340i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
Three months into ownership of my 2022 M340i, I still believe it's the best all-around car out there. Pros: Practicality is solid - suitcases, shopping bags, folded cardboard and the like all disappear into the trunk without issue. Car feels extremely stable at speed, easily comparable to the last-generation F80 M3. It corners quite well too, tons of grip both in the dry and wet. Sound deadening in the cabin is surprisingly good, only very slightly worse than a 5-series. Acceleration is fantastic. It's not an M3, but it beats C43s and Mustangs from a dig, and the power doesn't drop off all the way into felony-speeding territory. Auto start/stop works well and is easy to get used to. H/K audio sounds fantastic, although some tinkering with audio settings is helpful to improve the clarity. Cons: iDrive may be confusing for someone who hasn't previously owned BMWs. Nothing else really. It's a very good car.
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Love the size of the 330i
DanaD, 06/24/2022
2022 BMW 3 Series 330i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I can think of a millions things I love about this car and only one thing that I don’t. I had trouble understanding the cruise control. Also I really wish it had a charging pad.
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