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      11-07-2019, 06:54 AM   #23
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well, yes. By default, 330e has 5 bhp less than 330i
but 330e has xtraboost which lifts bhp to 292.

go figure.
My point was that once you run out of battery or exceed a certain speed you have a 184ps engine. Hence my comment about a long fast journey.

*135 kW (184 PS) combustion engine drive + up to 83 kW (113 PS) electric drive

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      11-07-2019, 10:04 AM   #24
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Not the most popular model as eco friendly 3 series isn't at the top of anyone's list. More folks would just go with a model 3 instead.
Depends, mine is a company car and they don't have Tesla on the list so 330e was the best option, unless I'd waited to get a VW Passat GTE (yawn...) I drive mine in a pretty eco (and courteous) manner :-)

To get a Model 3 with decent enough range and basic sat nav + decent hi-fi (ie. not the base model) is about £8k more than my 330e, in the UK.
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      11-07-2019, 01:29 PM   #25
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It might be different in the U.K. Here in the states it wasn't the most popular model of the 3 series which isn't seen as an economy car.
Just as well we’re on the UK page then

Model 3 barely exists here - and most certainly isn’t the choice for fleet market. That, and despite being fast... from first hand experience, Tesla’s absolutely honking to drive.
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Today's AutoExpress print magazine has 330e vs. S60 T8. Overall, the 330e had 4.5 stars vs. 3.5 stars and won the contest.
However, they complained about the ride of the 330e, claiming that it rolls and pitches more than the Volvo.
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I find it interesting that the 330e is the most talked about 3er on the G20 forum when on the F30 forum it seemed to be the 335d and 340i. Sign of things to come l guess.

I’m looking forward to BMW getting it’s act together and offering a much more comprehensive range of fully electric cars in the next few years.
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Today's AutoExpress print magazine has 330e vs. S60 T8. Overall, the 330e had 4.5 stars vs. 3.5 stars and won the contest.
However, they complained about the ride of the 330e, claiming that it rolls and pitches more than the Volvo.
Which version of the 330e did they test? Did it have adaptive suspension?
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      11-08-2019, 09:30 AM   #29
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Which version of the 330e did they test? Did it have adaptive suspension?
I'll ping it up shortly. But was an M Sport (no adaptive suspension or additional options)
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Thank you! Good article, I’m still looking for more and more (my 330e is expected to be delivered in mid February )
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      11-09-2019, 12:59 PM   #32
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Thank you! Good article, I’m still looking for more and more (my 330e is expected to be delivered in mid February )
Ouch long wait! I find myself being a bit obsessed as I draw closer to delivery date!
Ordered late august, due early December.

What did you plump for?
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Ouch long wait! I find myself being a bit obsessed as I draw closer to delivery date!
Ordered late august, due early December.

What did you plump for?
I got alpine white with oyster vernasca seats, luxury pack with parking assistant plus and HiFi sound. Not too many extras... but too much waiting time

How about yours?
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Today's AutoExpress print magazine has 330e vs. S60 T8. Overall, the 330e had 4.5 stars vs. 3.5 stars and won the contest.
However, they complained about the ride of the 330e, claiming that it rolls and pitches more than the Volvo.
A few months back What Car? tested a T6 Volvo against a 330i and bitterly complained about its ride quality and that the handling wasn't up to scratch either. Also performance wasn't comparable. Guess the latter clearly isn't an issue here!?

Seems to me this review says they're pretty similar but given the Volvo costs £10k more the 3-series wins. Why Volvo puts a near 300BHP petrol engine in the T8 is beyond me, other than perhaps to get over the weight. Surprised the performance difference is so small (in the real world anyway) and that the fuel economy is similar, I'd have thought the BMW would have been quite a bit more efficient with less weight and (presumably) a more economical engine.

I had the Volvo on my company car list but given price I had no room for ANY options and as standard it was missing some "must have" stuff (e.g. CarPlay)...didn't even bother trying it.... I doubt they'll sell many...
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I got alpine white with oyster vernasca seats, luxury pack with parking assistant plus and HiFi sound. Not too many extras... but too much waiting time

How about yours?
Straight up M-Sport 330e in Mineral Grey with black leather. No options (sadly! It’s a company car)
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