BMW 330i Launched In India; Prices Start From Rs. 42.4 Lakh
car&bike Team
1 min read
May 18, 2017, 05:35 PM
Key Highlights
- The BMW 330i will be locally produced at the company's Chennai plant
- The 330i will be available in two exclusive design schemes
- BMW 3 Series will now be avaialble in 4 diesel and 2 petrol variants
BMW has launched the 330i in India thus diversifying the engine portfolio of the 3 Series in our market. Available in two exclusive design schemes: Sport Line and M Sport Edition, the car costs Rs. 42.4 lakh and Rs. 44.9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) respectively. With this addition, the BMW 3 Series will now be available in four diesel variants – BMW 320d Prestige, BMW 320d Luxury Line, BMW 320d Sport Line and BMW 320d M Sport and two petrol variants – BMW 330i Sport Line and BMW 330i M Sport Edition. The new BMW 330i is locally produced at BMW Plant Chennai and can be ordered from BMW dealerships from today onwards. The BMW 330i will be available in Alpine White as a non-metallic colour and Black Sapphire as a metallic colour. The Mediterranean Blue in metallic is available in Sport Line.
The exterior sees kidney grille slats in high-gloss black while the cabin contrasts between black and red and gets sporting chromo scaling at console, red contrast stitching on the sport steering wheel and a basic decorative trim strip in high-gloss black with coral red accentuated strip. There are a range of upholstery combinations available in the 330i but of course it depends on the trim you’re buying. So, on the Sport Line you get Sensatec Black/Red highlight, Black and Sensatec Veneto Beige and Veneto Beige. The M Sport features Leather Dakota Saddle Brown/Brown highlight with Bi-color instrument panel, Black, Leather 'Dakota' Veneto Beige/Oyster dark highlight, Veneto Beige/Black and Leather Dakota Black/contrast Blue stitching.
The M Sport package comes fitted with the M aerodynamic package and 18-inch M star spoke alloy wheels along with M badging on the front wings. The cabin features a sporty cockpit design with M leather steering wheel and there’s also BMW’s Heads-Up display which is quite intuitive.
The latest generation BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol engine finds its way into the 330i and we know how powerful and responsive it is. It produces 248 bhp and a maximum torque of 350 Nm at 1,450 – 4,800 rpm. 0 to 100 kmph is dealt with in just 5.8 seconds while it tops out at 250 kmph. BMW claims that the 330i returns a fuel economy figure of 16.05 kmpl which is pretty impressive. The new BMW 3 Series also features an Auto Start-Stop, ECO PRO mode, Brake-Energy Regeneration and many other innovative technologies.
Sending power to the wheels is the 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission which delivers power smoothly. The 330i also gets a Launch Control function as standard. On the safety front, the BMW 330i comes with 6 air bags, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with brake assist, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Side-impact Protection, ISOFIX child seat mounting, Runflat tyres with reinforced sidewalls, emergency spare wheel, electronic vehicle immobiliser and crash sensor. The new BMW 3 Series also features an Auto Start-Stop, ECO PRO mode, Brake-Energy Regeneration and other such technologies.
The BMW 330i variants get the ConnectedDrive features such as iDrive touch controller with handwriting recognition and a 22.3 cms colour display, DVD drive and integrated hard drive (20GB), BMW Navigation system Professional with 3D maps (integrated Global Positioning System-GPS), BMW Apps, Bluetooth and USB/AUX IN connectivity, rear view camera and much more.
Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “With the launch of the new BMW 330i, we go step further in presenting a well-balanced portfolio of the BMW 3 Series. The latest generation engine of the BMW 330i gives a thrilling power delivery and excellent responsiveness which guarantees sheer driving pleasure on the road. The new BMW 330i will build an emotionally rich connection between a sporting driving experience and unbeatable everyday practicality.”
The exterior sees kidney grille slats in high-gloss black while the cabin contrasts between black and red and gets sporting chromo scaling at console, red contrast stitching on the sport steering wheel and a basic decorative trim strip in high-gloss black with coral red accentuated strip. There are a range of upholstery combinations available in the 330i but of course it depends on the trim you’re buying. So, on the Sport Line you get Sensatec Black/Red highlight, Black and Sensatec Veneto Beige and Veneto Beige. The M Sport features Leather Dakota Saddle Brown/Brown highlight with Bi-color instrument panel, Black, Leather 'Dakota' Veneto Beige/Oyster dark highlight, Veneto Beige/Black and Leather Dakota Black/contrast Blue stitching.
The M Sport package comes fitted with the M aerodynamic package and 18-inch M star spoke alloy wheels along with M badging on the front wings. The cabin features a sporty cockpit design with M leather steering wheel and there’s also BMW’s Heads-Up display which is quite intuitive.
The latest generation BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol engine finds its way into the 330i and we know how powerful and responsive it is. It produces 248 bhp and a maximum torque of 350 Nm at 1,450 – 4,800 rpm. 0 to 100 kmph is dealt with in just 5.8 seconds while it tops out at 250 kmph. BMW claims that the 330i returns a fuel economy figure of 16.05 kmpl which is pretty impressive. The new BMW 3 Series also features an Auto Start-Stop, ECO PRO mode, Brake-Energy Regeneration and many other innovative technologies.
Sending power to the wheels is the 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission which delivers power smoothly. The 330i also gets a Launch Control function as standard. On the safety front, the BMW 330i comes with 6 air bags, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with brake assist, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Side-impact Protection, ISOFIX child seat mounting, Runflat tyres with reinforced sidewalls, emergency spare wheel, electronic vehicle immobiliser and crash sensor. The new BMW 3 Series also features an Auto Start-Stop, ECO PRO mode, Brake-Energy Regeneration and other such technologies.
The BMW 330i variants get the ConnectedDrive features such as iDrive touch controller with handwriting recognition and a 22.3 cms colour display, DVD drive and integrated hard drive (20GB), BMW Navigation system Professional with 3D maps (integrated Global Positioning System-GPS), BMW Apps, Bluetooth and USB/AUX IN connectivity, rear view camera and much more.
Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “With the launch of the new BMW 330i, we go step further in presenting a well-balanced portfolio of the BMW 3 Series. The latest generation engine of the BMW 330i gives a thrilling power delivery and excellent responsiveness which guarantees sheer driving pleasure on the road. The new BMW 330i will build an emotionally rich connection between a sporting driving experience and unbeatable everyday practicality.”
Related News
Research More on BMW 3 Series
8.2/10
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 65.01 - 79.53 Lakh
Popular BMW Models
Latest Cars
Upcoming Cars
Latest News
Amaan Ahmed | Apr 29, 2026Volkswagen ID.Polo EV Revealed With Up To 208 BHP, 454 KM RangeThe first-ever Polo to be offered with an all-electric powertrain, the ID.Polo is built on Volkswagen's MEB+ architecture.3 mins read
Carandbike Team | Apr 29, 2026Renault Triber Now Gets Auto Climate Control, One-Touch Second-Row Folding Seat & MoreThe updated Triber is now dearer by up to Rs 9,0002 mins read
car&bike Team | Apr 29, 2026New 720 kW EV Charging Station Opens On Mumbai-Pune ExpresswayThe charging station, comprising 5 dispensers and 10 charging points, is located at the food mall at the Khalapur rest halt on the expressway.2 mins read
Amaan Ahmed | Apr 29, 2026Bajaj Chetak C3501 Gains Google Maps Integration, More Power; Price Hiked To Rs 1.39 LakhThanks to increased peak power output across the Chetak range, the top-of-the-line C3501 now has a claimed top speed of 80 kmph.3 mins read
car&bike Team | Apr 29, 2026Updated Keeway V302C Launched At Rs. 4.22 LakhThe Keeway V302C has been launched in a new yellow colour option and is powered by a 298 cc, v-twin engine.1 min read
car&bike Team | Apr 28, 2026Maruti Suzuki Posts Record Sales In FY2026; 1.90 Lakh Bookings PendingIndia’s largest car brand has announced that it sold in record number of vehicles both in the previous financial year as well as first quarter of 20261 min read
Shams Raza Naqvi | Apr 29, 2026Toyota Innova Hycross Vs Mahindra XEV 9S: Choosing The Right Three Row Family MoverIn a battle of three-row cars the electric Mahindra XEV 9S takes on the Toyota Innova Hycross. Which one ticks more boxes?1 min read
Janak Sorap | Apr 26, 2026BMW F 450 GS First Ride Review: Almost A Proper GS With Big Bike DNANew 420cc twin, premium build, feature-loaded and Easy Ride Clutch — but does it deliver where it truly matters?8 mins read
Seshan Vijayraghvan | Apr 25, 20262026 MG Majestor Review: Bold, Feature-Packed And Off-Road ReadyWe spent time with the MG Majestor to see how much of an improvement it is over the Gloster, and whether it can take on the segment leader – Toyota Fortuner.9 mins read
Seshan Vijayraghvan | Apr 23, 2026Vega Bolt Bluetooth Smart Helmet Review: Smart, Simple, And FunctionalThe Vega Bolt Bluetooth Smart Helmet is a practical take on connected riding gear, aimed at commuters and riders who want integrated functionality without the hassle of add-ons.6 mins read
Preetam Bora | Apr 20, 2026Hero Destini 110 Vs TVS Jupiter 110 Comparison ReviewThe Hero Destini 110 and the TVS Jupiter 110 both sit in the same price bracket and target the same buyer. But they take different approaches. Which 110 cc scooter should you buy?9 mins read