2020 BMW 3 Series – BMW 330e PHEV (interior, exterior, drive)
BMW 330e Sedan:
Fuel consumption combined: 1.7 l/100 km
CO2 emissions combined: 39 g/km (provisional figures)
Sportier and more efficient than ever thanks to state-of-the-art BMW eDrive Technology: the new BMW 330e Sedan
Engine portfolio supplemented for the new generation
of the sports sedan with the addition of a plug-in hybrid
drive – electrically powered range increased as
compared to predecessor model by 50 per cent to
60 kilometers* – CO2 emissions reduced by more than
10% – enhanced sprint power: standard
XtraBoost further increases drive output on a
a temporary basis to as much as 30 kW/41 hp – market
launch in summer 2019.
Superior driving dynamics and exemplary efficiency are the key
characteristics of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan. With the extension of the engine
portfolio to include a plug-in hybrid system, these essential properties of the new
sports sedan acquire an additional and especially pioneering dimension. In the
new BMW 330e Sedan, the latest generation of BMW eDrive Technology is
combined with a 4-cylinder petrol engine to provide a significant increase in
sporty flair as well as an even more intense electrically powered driving
experience. The first ever standard XtraBoost integrated with a BMW model
temporarily increases the system output of the plug-in hybrid drive from
185 kW/252 hp with an addition of up to 30 kW/41 hp. In addition to spontaneity
of response, this also increases the electrical range of the new BMW 330e Sedan
as compared to the predecessor model by 50 percent. It is now possible to cover
a distance of up to 60 kilometers* on a locally emissions-free basis. Fuel
consumption and emission figures are reduced by more than 10 per cent as
compared to the predecessor model to up to 1.7 liters* per 100 kilometers and
up to 39 grams* per kilometer.
In the new BMW 330e Sedan, intelligently controlled interaction between the
electric motor and the combustion engine reaches a whole new level. More than
ever, the electrification of the powertrain contributes not just to increased
efficiency but also to creating a distinctive form of driving a pleasure. The plug-in
hybrid system comprises a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine with BMW
TwinPower Turbo Technology and an output of 135 kW/184 hp along with an
the electric motor which generates a continuous output of 50 kW/68 hp and a peak output of 80 kW/109 hp. Together, the two drive units develop a system output of
185 kW/252 hp along with a maximum system torque of 420 Nm. As a result, the
new BMW 330e Sedan accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds. Its top
speed is 230 km/h. In HYBRID mode, the new BMW 330e Sedan is able to reach
the speed of up to 110 km/h when running on electric power alone – 30 km/h faster
than the predecessor model. In ELECTRIC mode, locally emissions-free
motoring is even possible at speeds of up to 140 km/h – previously: 120 km/h.
One new feature of the new BMW 330e Sedan is the standard XtraBoost, which
gives the vehicle its highest level of dynamic performance. It is easy to access by
activating SPORT mode using the driving experience switch. In order to support
the combustion engine in dynamic driving situations, the electric motor with
XtraBoost temporarily provides up to 30 kW/41 hp – stored in the high-voltage
battery – in addition to its continuous output. This makes the drive characteristics
available that are typical of the BMW 3 Series Sedan. For the first time in a BMW
hybrid model, this includes an accelerator pedal curve that offers both maximum
sporty flair and precision along with a specific shifting programme for the 8-
speed Steptronic transmission complete with brake downshifts. The additional
XtraBoost makes for a more intense acceleration experience than in a
a conventionally powered vehicle with comparable engine output. The XtraBoost
can be used up to the minimum charge status of the high voltage battery. It is
also available for kick down maneuvers and in the M/S position of the gear
selector lever.
The driving experience is accompanied by a model-specific sound design that
includes highly emotional engine acoustics inside the vehicle, too. As such, the
BMW 330e Sedan combines a definite sporty and dynamic orientation with the
proven qualities of a plug-in hybrid model. The hybrid-specific optional
equipment features of the new BMW 330e include an acoustic pedestrian
protection function.
The electric motor of the new BMW 330e Sedan is integrated with the 8-speed
Steptronic transmission in order to save space. Due to its intelligent design, the
hybrid-specific transmission is only 15 millimeters longer than the corresponding versions for conventionally powered models of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan. Power generation achieves a particularly high level of efficiency through the recuperation of braking energy, with the electric motor taking on the function of a generator.
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