Technical Specifications:
The plug-in hybrid system of the BMW 330e Touring consists of a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine and an output of 135 kW / 184 hp and an electric motor integrated into the 8-speed Steptronic transmission that generates a maximum output of 83 kW / 113 hp. The system power of 185 kW / 252 hp generated by the two power sources can be increased by an additional 30 kW / 40 hp under particularly high load for up to 10 seconds. This standard XtraBoost is available in SPORT mode. It increases system power to 215 kW / 292 hp. The maximum system torque of the plug-in hybrid drive in the new BMW 330e Touring is 420 Nm.
0-100 km/h: 6.1 sec
Top speed: 220 km / h
When electric mode is activated with the eDrive button, the vehicle can even reach speeds of up to 140 km/h based on the power of just its eDrive. The lithium-ion high-voltage battery in the BMW 330e Touring has an electric-powered range of 65 kilometers (preliminary figure; Source: BMW).
Johan De Haes
Test driver