10-10-2019, 03:33 AM | #1 |
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How do I get all 292HP from my 330e?
So, I know, it's a hybrid, you're supposed to drive as low emissions as possible. I think it's important, and I'll do so.
However, this one has 2 motors, and it's supposed to be able to generate 292HP. The question, however, is: do you ever get to use all those 292 horses pulling you forward? And if you do, how is it done? |
10-10-2019, 08:38 AM | #2 |
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Some of that is extra boost. But if you are driving in auto mode, you will get all the HP posted (and probably more as BMW sandbags its HP ratings) if you hit the accelerator hard.
So the short answer: simply step on it. |
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10-10-2019, 11:01 AM | #3 |
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You will only access the 292 hp if you:
1. Drive in xtraboost mode 2. Drive in sport mode 3. Drive in other modes but with the gearbox in S or M if you drive in regular Hybrid auto mode and floor it, it will only deliver 252 hp max. |
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10-10-2019, 11:56 AM | #4 |
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I agree. I was referring to getting all 250 HP. To get the XTRAboost, one needs to be in sport mode. It will last for 10 seconds.
While I would love more power, especially the six cylinder inline engine, I have not lacked adequate power including the ability to easily pass cars on a steep hill going up where the speed limit is 65 mph. Of course, if you are going to track the car........... |
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10-10-2019, 12:33 PM | #5 | |
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I drove the 530e and now I have the 330e, of course there's not a huge difference in performance, the 330e is stronger in higher rpms because of the xtraboost (+40 hp between 5000-6500 rpm), but up until 4000 rpm they feel more a less the same in terms of acceleration, in handling they are very different though. |
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10-10-2019, 04:46 PM | #7 | |
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10-10-2019, 05:15 PM | #8 |
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the insight.
I also used to have the 530e, a 2018 one, and I never liked the handling, it felt really heavy and bulky at times. It's an awesome car, but I hope the 330e is more nimble and more fun to drive. I was asking the question out of curiosity really, since I won't be driving in a track or too fast either, I just wasn't sure whether that power was really available or if it was just more of a theoretical maximum.
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10-11-2019, 03:54 AM | #9 |
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The adaptive M suspension on my 330e almost doesn't roll, even in comfort setting, it corners flat and the steering is more direct. The 530e with adaptive M suspension rolls even in sport mode, feels like a much heavier and bigger car, even though it isn't much heavier. You clearly feel the different character of the two models.
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Which is not the case with the G20 330e and I remember going for a test drive with the salesman and he encouraged me to floor in a bunch of corners haha |
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11-23-2023, 03:06 AM | #12 |
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I was replying in another post as this is the same dilemma I have that not even BMW can clarify (or at least BMW employees) properly.
Sport Mode + Shifter in S still seems like 292hp to my mind. But I have no official support from anyone to confirm this. It would seem weird as to why BMW also put Xtraboost as a mode when you can also get Sport + S to do the same on kickdown. Then again... I also find it frustrating to go through modes while driving. Driving in Sport + D when I usually need this. If I have to to an overtake, I simply move the Shifter in M/S and it's go time. I don't want to drive in Sport, then click Sport Individual, then Xtraboost , then move Shifter to M/S to get a full power on a kickdown. I mean, what the hell?
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Amazing how much the suspension technology developed in the last decade (and how good a job BMW did with the G-series !) The F-series was a different story, I changed from that to the Porsche, and it was a night and day improvement in terms of suspension improvement. Now changing back to BMW I feel it is another improvement, which is quite a compliment to BMW... |
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