2016 BMW 3 Series 330e
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The 2016 BMW 3 Series 330e is a 180-hp electric with an 8-speed steptronic automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $43,700 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.
It makes 180 horsepower and 215 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (31 mpg combined).
The 3 Series measures 182.8 inches long on a 110.6-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $43,700 ($59,177 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $44,695 ($60,524 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L TwinPower Turbo I4 (B48) + electric motor (248 hp / 310 lb-ft combined) |
| Horsepower | 180 hp |
| Torque | 215 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16V VALVETRONIC Double-VANOS |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.0 x 94.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Injection Type | High Precision Injection + 7.6 kWh gross / 5.7 kWh net Li-ion |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.714 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.143 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.106 |
| 4th Gear | 1.667 |
| 5th Gear | 1.285 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.839 |
| 8th Gear | 0.667 |
| Reverse | 3.317 |
| Final Drive | 2.929 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Combined | 31 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium / Electricity |
| Tank Capacity | 10.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | 2-link strut |
| Rear Suspension | five-link |
| Turning Diameter | 37.1 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.5 |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.5 |
| Tires Front | 225/50R17 |
| Tires Rear | 225/50R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 182.8 in |
| Width | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in |
| Front Track | 60.3 in |
| Rear Track | 61.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.5 % risk) |
Other tested variants (2)
- 2016 BMW 3 Series SW AWD: 5 ★ overall
- 2016 BMW 3 Series 4 DR AWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 3 SERIES.
93 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 3 SERIES
Owner Complaints
93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 3 SERIES (12 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 24 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 BMW 3 SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.