2017 BMW 3 Series 330e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid
Gray
Leather
RWD
Automatic
4
WBA8E1C32HA158598
2.0L TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC
36,235
03238598
City 0/Hwy 0 Estimated By E.P.A. - Actual Mileage May Vary
Dealership Information
Car Banana Auto Sales
Car Banana Auto Sales
302 E Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-612-2473
Edmunds' Expert Review
Pros
Balances sharp handling with a ride quality that won't beat you up
Engine choices offer power, smoothness and fuel efficiency
Interior is upscale and spacious, with logical, easy-to-use controls
Cons
Base 320i model offers limited feature availability
Storage for small personal items is limited
What’s new
For 2017, a new four-cylinder engine in midlevel 3 Series models results in a name change (last year's 328i is now the 330i) and a slight power bump. The M Sport package is now standard on 340i models, although the Sport or Luxury package can be substituted at no additional cost. Wireless device charging and Apple CarPlay integration are new stand-alone options, and the 3 Series' iDrive infotainment interface is upgraded to the latest version.
Vehicle overview
The 2017 BMW 3 Series should be near the top of the list for shoppers wanting a compact luxury sport sedan. Whether enjoying its blend of features and refinement or putting its smooth optional engine to the test, you'll be impressed. It runs in a crowded class, but the 3 Series is one of the best.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2017 BMW 3 Series 330i SULEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.89 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$174/mo
3 Series 330i SULEV
330i SULEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $38,750 MSRP
vs
$172/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
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BMW practically invented the compact luxury car decades ago, and today's 3 Series advances that heritage. It's the best-selling car in its class, and for good reason. Few can match its artful blend of performance and refinement, though that doesn't stop them from trying. In either sedan or wagon style, the 3 Series makes few compromises. It's simultaneously comfortable and sporty, compact without being confining, and its engines are fuel-efficient and powerful. It's a truly fantastic all-rounder with no significant flaws.
Notably, we picked the 2017 BMW 3 Series as one of Edmunds' Best Used Cars.
Edmunds' Expert Rating
4.5 / 5
The 2017 BMW 3 Series should be near the top of the list for shoppers wanting a compact luxury sport sedan. Whether enjoying its blend of features and refinement or putting its smooth optional engine to the test, you'll be impressed. It runs in a crowded class, but the 3 Series is one of the best.
Trim tested
Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions, although trim levels share many aspects. The ratings in this review are based on our full test of the 2016 BMW 328i xDrive sedan (2.0L 4-cyl. turbo; AWD; 8-speed automatic). NOTE: Since this test was conducted, the 328i has received some revisions, chief among them a new name (now 330i) and a boost of 8 horsepower and 3 pound-feet of torque. Our findings remain broadly applicable to this year's 330i.
EdmundsScorecard
Overall 4.5 / 5
Driving 5.0
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.5
Utility 4.5
Technology 4.5
Driving
5.0
The 2017 BMW 3 Series' turbocharged engines are typically overachievers, and the eight-speed automatic is always on point with exquisitely curated shifts. Handling is excellent despite generous suspension travel to improve ride comfort. A great performer.
Comfort
5.0
BMW has made comfort a top priority lately, and the 3 Series is a case in point. From its absorbent ride to its remarkably quiet interior at highway speeds, it meets luxury buyers' expectations across the board. You needn't care about sportiness to enjoy this car.
Interior
4.5
The 3 Series interior offers an attractive yet restrained design and a sensible control layout with familiar BMW ergonomics. The rear passenger space is better than ever but may yet leave a bit to be desired. Small item storage is hard to come by. Still, a strong effort overall.
Utility
4.5
The wagon offers max versatility with 53 cubic feet of cargo capacity. The sedan gets handy 40/20/40-split folding rear seats, except for 320i, which offers them as optional. Multiple bike, board, boat racks and carriers are available from BMW Accessories.
Technology
4.5
The standard 6.5-inch iDrive display is adequate, but the 8.8-inch screen is the true luxury touch. The iDrive system is easy to use with straightforward menus, crisp graphics and quick processing. The controller touchpad can be used to handwrite inputs using your finger.
Which 3 Series does Edmunds recommend?
If cost is no obstacle, we'd take a 340i with the Technology package. It's got a dreamy smooth six-cylinder engine, an elegant, advanced infotainment system and, for good measure, a wonderful sound system. That said, the 330i packs good punch from its turbo four-cylinder and delivers many desirable features when equipped with the Tech and/or Premium bundles. If driver aids and safety are a top priority, also check the boxes for the Driver Assistance or Driver Assistance Plus packages.
2017 BMW 3 Series models
The 2017 BMW 3 Series is available in sedan and wagon body styles. (The 3 Series Gran Turismo hatchback is reviewed separately, as are coupe and convertible models collectively known as the BMW 4 Series.) Sedans come in 320i, 328d, 330i, 330e and 340i trim levels with standard rear-wheel drive. All-wheel drive (called xDrive) is optional on all but the 330e plug-in hybrid. The wagon is available only in 330i xDrive and 328d xDrive trims. The 320i is the cheapest way into a 3 Series, but it lacks many standard and optional creature comforts. Best to start at the 330i.
The 320i starts with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (180 horsepower, 200 pound-feet of torque) and a choice of a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission. Standard feature highlights include 17-inch wheels, remote locking and unlocking, push-button start, automatic wipers, dual-zone automatic climate control, premium vinyl upholstery, BMW Assist emergency telematics, Bluetooth connectivity, the iDrive infotainment interface, a 6.5-inch display and a nine-speaker sound system.
The 330i has a more powerful 2.0-liter engine (248 hp, 258 lb-ft of torque) as well as power-adjustable front sport seats, power-folding and heated side mirrors, auto-dimming mirrors, paddle shifters for automatic transmission-equipped models, driver-seat memory functions and split-folding rear seatbacks.
The 328d and 330e sedans come similarly equipped. Both also use a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired only to the eight-speed automatic, but the 328d engine uses diesel fuel and generates 180 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. The 330e engine takes conventional gasoline but is augmented by an electric motor for a combined 248 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque.
The 328d and 330i wagons are equipped like the sedans and also come with a panoramic sunroof, roof rails, a power liftgate and the eight-speed automatic transmission.
Finally, the 340i sedan has a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (320 hp and 330 lb-ft), the contents of the Premium package (see below), LED headlights, keyless entry and ignition, a sunroof and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system (optional on most other models). The M Sport package (see below) is also standard, but its contents can be replaced by those from the Sport or Luxury packages.
There are several option packages for the 2017 3 Series. In our opinion, the main ones to look out for are Premium and Technology as they further equip the 3 Series with a host of desirable convenience and tech-oriented extras. Other popular picks include the Track Handling package (improves handling) and the two Driver Assistance packages that add many advanced driver safety aids.
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- 1 LCD Monitor In The Front
- 10.8 Gal. Fuel Tank
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- 4 12V DC Power Outlets
- 40-20-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
- 70-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery
- Air Filtration
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Analog Appearance
- Audio Theft Deterrent
- Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
- Body-Colored Door Handles
- Body-Colored Front Bumper
- Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Driver Auto Dimming, Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Body-Colored Rear Bumper
- Cargo Area Concealed Storage
- Cargo Space Lights
- Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
- Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
- Clearcoat Paint
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
- Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
- Driver Foot Rest
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
- Engine: 2.0L TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Front And Rear Map Lights
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
- Front Cupholder
- Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage and 4 12V DC Power Outlets
- Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
- Garage Door Transmitter
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Hi-Fi Sound System
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Residual Heat Recirculation and Console Ducts
- Illuminated Locking Glove Box
- Interior Lock Disable
- Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
- Leatherette Door Trim Insert
- LED Brakelights
- Light Tinted Glass
- Manual Anti-Whiplash w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point and Pretensioners
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Perimeter Alarm
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
- Rear child safety locks
- Rear Cupholder
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Regenerative 170 Amp Alternator
- Regular Amplifier
- Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access
- Side Impact Beams
- Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
- Sport Leather Steering Wheel
- Streaming Audio
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Systems Monitor
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Tracker System
- Trunk Rear Cargo Access
- Valet Function
- Wheels w/Silver Accents
- Window Grid Diversity Antenna
- Transmission: STEPTRONIC Automatic w/Shift Paddles
- 2.93 Axle Ratio
- Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Dark Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
- Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
- Lithium Ion Traction Battery w/3.7 kW Onboard Charger, 7 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 2 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V and 7.6 kWh Capacity
- Memory Settings -inc: Driver Seat and Door Mirrors
- Immobilizer