2022 BMW 330i xDrive - POV Test Drive (Binaural Audio)

Filmed by Daily Motor / dailymotor
As tested: $51,870
MPG: 25 city / 34 highway
Power: 255 hp / 295 lb-ft
Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Tires: 225/45/R18
0:00 Walk-around and interior
1:27 Underhood
2:33 Casual driving
5:30 Spirited driving
8:32 Highway
11:23 Wrap
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[@Aggressive_Splooge]

You really put this thing through its paces

[@the_nma5119]

big up to this guy who actually reaviews the car instead of talking BS specs

[@mkksal]

he talks bs specs on his other channel

[@amei_G80_BmwM3]

I driven a 330i and currently own a 430i convertible both cars drove great and quite fast, it doesn’t feel like 255hp, it feels faster than that, the 3 and the 4 are basically the same car, just differnent amount of doors is all

[@flightgearHD]

Feels like 300-320hp (crank)

[@amei_G80_BmwM3]

@@flightgearHD well BMWs always felt fast with their turbo 4s, it may be a placebo but damn around 3-5k rpm is when they wake up

[@Demoxx1]

Yeah idk what it is but bmws are just nuts. Even with 4 people in the car they still move

[@OfficialGaming11_]

What’s the fuel line on the 330i ??

[@Lehi18]

@@amei_G80_BmwM3 they wake up even before that. i feel power in mine almost immediately at 1,500 RPM. Look at the gear ratios, they are absolutely insane for a road car

[@Greasemonkey001]

Always fan of the BMWs. Sweetest ride 🙂

[@Veyronp87]

i had one of these as a loaner car - its surprisingly quick.

[@proudam3969]

After watching this I want one.

[@MADNESS22]

what power does that car have oh my god

[@mrczz6690]

Funny at 8:35 lol. Car looks great, built well, fun to drive

[@alexstefanov4378]

Very nice caaaaaarrrrrr!

[@bizzybezz]

Love the 330, more then enough power

[@AarmOZ84]

Yep. That sedan was engineered for the autobahn.

[@DUCATI-]

Perfect ☺️🇮🇶

[@geneforte9038]

Does it have the M sport package ?

[@mkx624]

My mom has a BMW 3 Series GT 2014

[@Harry-ly7ld]

8:46 when you realize that your car is an automatic

[@tftstudios9259]

that car has some PUNCH. More than quick enough for uk roads - defo has enough power youll ever need. Statistically not many more cars on the road quicker than this - however in terms of experience and quality i do prefer the 530i/d. That thing is a beauty!

[@johnnybravo5044]

Really nice when new, thereafter they bark louder than a dog, when they get tail stepped on.

[@2laidragon]

How do you compare this with the new C class? Which one do you like better?

[@alvialam4200]

looking for sporty ness go for this but for a more luxury feeling go for the c class

[@yasserkhettabi2137]

Nice car ❤️❤️😊😛😛

[@Ryanhartshorne25]

👍

[@SilverA90]

Filmed in Mexico, I hope?

[@jpplaysgames5209]

Does it have the pops standard if you rev it or if you drive it?? One at my school has pops if you rev it in sport+

[@IustinOprea-zr3cs]

it does come as standard if the model has 258 hp like this one

[@jpplaysgames5209]

@@IustinOprea-zr3cs above 2020/1 they coded that out, the older G20 had it

[@IustinOprea-zr3cs]

@@jpplaysgames5209 wym so the 2020 nd 2021 doesnt have that?

[@docexotic]

@@IustinOprea-zr3cs Its weird, some people report their 2020s do and some don't. me personally i have a 2020 and mine has pops (pretty light when moving but tons on revs) and shift farts. some people say sport+ makes it pop but i also do not have that so its def weird i haven't found an actual answer either. I havent heard a 2021+ that pops stock so I think that is forsure a hard cutoff year from factory

[@gamehub4345]

ive droven a 330i x drive but i made a mistake and sold it it was the best carrrr

[@codylujan]

damn. I came close to having to sell mine after I lost my job. It would have been a sad moment for sure. Luckily I found a sustainable job. This is the best car i've owned to date. Not every day you score a great car like this

[@Jayden_469]

BMW for life they are so nice

[@mitebadopted3894]

(Until you see the price)

[@Jayden_469]

No I will still love it

[@hopkinsjr436]

Magari

[@jaeyunsim5315]

hey just wanna ask where do you get these cars? i mean are all of these yours ooooor something? 🤲🏻

[@myemailiscool]

the automakers loan them to them for a few days, as part of the press fleet of cars. that's how the car youtuber journalists work

[@jaeyunsim5315]

@@myemailiscool oh oh okay okay, thanks for telling me this!!

[@hitsquad8262]

Hey guys so I need some advice I really want a 2021 version of this car it’s going to be my first car do y’all think it’s a good first car?

[@AarmOZ84]

No. It cost quite a bit to maintain a BMW. Think about $1,700 every year for its routine maintenance. The oil is very expensive because it has to be a thicker oil for the engine due to the fact these engines run super hot on the autobahn. I am not saying a BMW isn't a great car because they are amazing! I am saying that the true cost to own a BMW is going to be more than what most people are prepared to pay.

[@vidoga228]

@@AarmOZ84 $1,700 a year is way too much for maintenance, unless you change the oil every 3k miles (which is really unnecessary, especially for a 3 series that is just daily driven) and drive thousands of miles every month. Oil is no more expensive than for any other modern car. 330i in this generation has been named one of the most reliable cars, out of all, not just Germans or luxury segment. If you're shopping for a first car in the luxury segment, this is definetely one of the best and mainstream options.

[@aamirkazi1044]

@@AarmOZ84 loll you do realize that this exact engine the b48 is the reason bmw is rated the 3rd most reliable car manufacturer today?

[@letridanh11a82]

Hello everyone !!

[@aizenemmaiaht.mendoza8010]

Zup

[@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay]

Oh, the intruding noise.

[@matthewciprian3201]

Just curious anyone that’s driven a 330i, is it this loud in person? Or is it just the camera he’s using?

[@haftiabi9082]

Its really loud,especially in sport mode

[@kidamphi]

It's that loud, but in sport mode sound is boosted through a speaker

[@NS416]

that's mostly pipped in audio through the speakers. The exhaust of this car is very quiet. its a very quiet car.

[@haftiabi9082]

@@NS416 i was standing outside of it and in sport mode its loud for a stock car

[@rastaweed1268]

It's nice grunt on the outside, the inside has a bit of added acoustic sounds. It definitely is not quiet on the outside I own one so who ever said its quiet never owned one

[@manuelsg7062]

Here those who do not get lost I saw them

[@b286guy]

Guys, you might want to consider blurring the speedo at high speeds just in case 👮‍♂️👮 are 👀

[@adrianhrusca4067]

They are driving on autobahn, no speed limit😆😆😆

[@timothybracken1728]

Is it worth it for 53k tho?

[@sandiegoavgeek6]

Obviously not

[@DC4ALL]

Does this engine in this car have enough power to give a sporty feel?

[@user-eo1mh9ys4g]

check 335 to give a sporty feel

[@TheMBCreative]

I own a 2021 330i xdrive Touring since March (coming from an M2 Comp) and would say it has. Power output is good, suspension is overall also good for the size and weight of the car. The only thing it really lacks hard is emotion/sound in my opinion.

[@codylujan]

I own one, yes, its very sporty in sport mode. the best vehicle i've owned to date. I never feel like I've compromised speed for comfort. this thing MOVES for its spec. You're probably faster than every sedan and most coupes on the road and you'll give mid range sports cars with a v6 a good run for their money if not beat them. great car all around. and the fuel is incredible

[@docexotic]

True on what he said about the sound/emotion but this car is incredible, ignore anything you read about statistics. On paper this car doesn't look exciting but man is it such a blast to drive. Most in part to a small powerful engine and how BMW sits it basically behind the front axle to handle closer to a Porsche, and the transmission on this car is insane. Im not exaggerating when i say i look forward to driving most of the day, and with a 4 cyl gas isn't too bad

[@ilqar887]

250 hp for 51$ ¿u kidding me¿

[@pietrotaormina5573]

@3

[@cpunktspunkt748]

going on this highway sounds like going by horse XD

[@EminBeshirov]

$51,870 for 255 hp ? Are you kidding me?

[@alvialam4200]

very fast for what it is, keeps the car light weight and fast, its a great solution to keep a fast car while keeping costs down

[@Max-ni9tm]

Я первый

[@EminBeshirov]

И чё ?

[@user-sb4ni3zw9n]

i have driven 330i but the m2 cs is faster

[@amyrose5250]

What is a terrible starter car

[@amei_G80_BmwM3]

Are you saying what is a terrible starter car or a what a terrible start car 😂

[@FBLG96]

The door sounds so cheap... sad. My F10 is a beast and made with so much better quality. I guess that is also the difference between a 5 and a 3... Still though, for being brand new, has a lot of cheap materials and you're paying over 50k.

[@adrianhrusca4067]

Wait to see Audi's. a1 is a joke (Dacia level or below), a5 mediocre (below 2013 a3)....and they cost more...

[@killerkett]

driving like my grandma