Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 34 | 29 | 9.05 | 6.92 | 8.11 | — |
| 2025 | 26 | 34 | 29 | 9.05 | 6.92 | 8.11 | — |
| 2024 | 24 | 33 | 27 | 9.8 | 7.13 | 8.71 | — |
| 2023 | 24 | 33 | 27 | 9.8 | 7.13 | 8.71 | — |
| 2022 | 25 | 34 | 28 | 9.41 | 6.92 | 8.4 | — |
| 2021 | 26 | 36 | 30 | 9.05 | 6.53 | 7.84 | — |
| 2020 | 26 | 36 | 30 | 9.05 | 6.53 | 7.84 | 26-36 mpg combined |
| 2019 | 26 | 36 | 30 | 9.05 | 6.53 | 7.84 | — |
| 2018 | 21 | 32 | 25 | 11.2 | 7.35 | 9.41 | — |
| 2017 | 21 | 32 | 25 | 11.2 | 7.35 | 9.41 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | B48 | Automatic | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2019 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Note | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: xDrive | xDrive | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $40,750, MSRP range: $40,750 - $42,750, Confidence: 0.95, notes: MSRP for 330i Sedan and 330i xDrive Sedan trims., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 6/4/2026 | — | — | — | USD | $40,750 | $40,750 - $42,750 | 0.95 | MSRP for 330i Sedan and 330i xDrive Sedan trims. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 6/4/2026 | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $40,250 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $40,250 |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $45,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $45,000 |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $42,950 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $42,950 |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 18 | 18 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 480 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 112.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 18 | 18 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 108.7, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 108.7 | 18 | 18 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 110.7, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 110.7 | 17 | 17 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 110.6, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 110.6 | 18 | 18 |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard |
| 2024 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard |
| 2023 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | optional | — | standard | optional | — | optional | standard | standard |
| 2022 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | optional | — | optional | — | standard | optional | — | optional | standard | standard |
| 2021 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | optional | standard | standard |
| 2020 | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard |
| 2019 | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard |
| 2018 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | optional | — | optional | — | standard | — | — | optional | optional | standard |
| 2017 | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | optional | optional | optional | — | optional | — | standard | — | — | optional | optional | standard |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 BMW 330i presents an average reliability picture, with a public verdict of 'Excellent' but an LLM score of 7.5.
2025
The 2025 BMW 330i presents a capable, if not entirely flawless, used car option.
2024
The 2024 BMW 330i offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury, but used buyers must prioritize confirming that critical safety recalls, particularly those concerning steering and fire risk, have been properly addressed.
2023
The 2023 BMW 330i offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury, but used buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of two significant recalls.
2022
The 2022 BMW 330i offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury, but a history of four recalls, including one for potential engine starter fire risk, necessitates careful inspection.
2021
The 2021 BMW 330i offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury, but used buyers must prioritize inspecting the **engine starter relay** due to documented overheating and fire risk concerns.
2020
The 2020 BMW 330i offers engaging driving dynamics, but its average reliability rating and significant recall history warrant careful inspection.
2019
The 2019 BMW 330i presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2018
The 2018 BMW 330i offers engaging driving dynamics but requires careful pre-purchase inspection due to a critical recall for engine stall and a high TSB count.
2017
The 2017 BMW 330i presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the BMW 330i?
Carfocal currently has 10 published 330i reports, covering 2017 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 BMW 330i presents an average reliability picture, with a public verdict of 'Excellent' but an LLM score of 7.5.
Published year coverage: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the BMW 330i reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every BMW 330i. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 bmw 330i presents an average reliability picture, with a public verdict of 'excellent' but an llm score of 7.5. and given its 'excellent' public reliability verdict and a clean slate of recalls and complaints, the 2026 bmw 330i could offer good value. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
10 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the BMW 330i?
Across Carfocal's published 330i guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads and Rotors, Coolant System, and Turbocharger System. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads and Rotors, Coolant System, and Turbocharger System.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 10
- Years tracked
- 10
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints