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2023 BMW 330i review
The 330i is a good thing, but if you’re spending this much and ticking a few options boxes, you really ought to step up to the M340i.
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Matt Campbell
BMW 3 Series vs Skoda Octavia Comparison
BMW 3 Series
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2024 BMW
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Based on the BMW 3 Series 30i M SPORT
Based on the Skoda Octavia SPORTLINE 110TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
59L
384 to 472 km
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$82,045 - $114,900
$31,690 - $53,890
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A fairly complete offering
- Sumptuous interior appointments
- Now with five-year warranty
Misses
- Considerably more expensive now
- Ride is too firm, even on adaptive dampers
- M340i xDrive is just a few grand extra
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Segment-busting practicality
- Sharp pricing, well featured
- Mature European road manners
Misses
- Australia still gets old 1.4 TSI donk
- Aisin auto not as sharp as a DSG
- Most people will still choose an SUV
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Carbon Fibre Trim Finishers (+$1,200)
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Colours Available
The 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Melbourne Red metallic
- Mineral White metallic
- M Portimao Blue metallic
- M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
- Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
- Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
- Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic
Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2998 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 190kW - 285kW | 110kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5500 | 5000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 500Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.2 - 11 | 9.6 - 11.65 | |
