BMW 330i G20 *325HP* // REVIEW on AUTOBAHN

[@Lensest]

This is a sick daily driver

[@Bruno-xb2mt]

For those saying he should have spent that much on an m340i. The 330i is cheaper to tax, insure and is way better on fuel in eco mode. It also handles better because theres less weight in the front. Other than stock power being less, its just as solid and luxurious as the m340i.

[@hornet99923]

All that is nice, but the real difference is the 1000cc 2-cylinder and greater potential for an even more powerful car.

[@josefinkjellsson7051]

@@Bruno-xb2mt 😂😂 all that money he spent on spec and still you think he care about tax and insurance? G20 M340i outperforms the 330 in everything from power to handling, you don’t know what you talk about. In the racing-community I’m in we have a M340i touring with stock suspension, racing pads and cup tires who outperform real M cars on track.

[@MariktheWolf]

@@josefinkjellsson7051 its the EU with their stupid c02 tax...over here in the US we dont have that or them useless GPFs...we do lack an autobahn sadly....huge country and we are limited by unnecessary speed limits...

[@tomas21315]

@@hornet99923 and once you are thinking about getting b58 you can spend little bit more and get s58 with even "greater potential for an even more powerful car"

[@MrJesseisthebest]

I own a 330e g20. For your imagination: M-performance wheels: €4500,- M-performance kit with carbon: €4000,- Steering wheel: €1200,- With al the other mods is around €12k 330i 2020 under 50.000 km is between 40-50K A M340i around 60K Yes the fuel consumption is less in a 330i, and the insurance and road tax aswell. But it is getting close, I would recommend the 6 cilinder.

[@DonTiror]

You’re one of the best max, keep going!

[@oversteer_9339]

Lets be honest. This is all we need but we want that 40i because YES 😂

[@stingraytt330]

No, because 3.0 6 cylinder! Just not the same emotions with that 2l.

[@randomperson8991]

Yup 40i means 3.0 i6 turbo goodness.

[@randomperson8991]

@@stingraytt330you do realize 40i means it’s the b58? So wym “no” 🤣

[@kaybe3044]

Pim just built a RWD Sedan Golf R....

[@adamherceg5280]

Hey, i got one myself and its fun as hell. The b48 engine was first intended as a diesel engine, its a 4cyl twin turbo, get a tune on it and it grabs as a diesel…i get terrible mileage when i push it but if you drive economical, it can be a great commuter. I was chasing a stage 2 m340i and it wasnt that much faster, only after 120kmh. Also I ran touge runs down a mountain and has two Renault Clio Trophy RS chasing me…they were really suprised by how much you can push the car…great balanced car that suprises people once you get on it

[@Bennedictmathuriin]

@@adamherceg5280B48 is not a twin turbo. “Twin Power Turbo” ≠ Twin turbo.

[@adamherceg5280]

@@Bennedictmathuriin Yeah, true. My bad

[@nvh2933]

@@adamherceg5280haha not much faster m340i is gone after 10 meters

[@fabianrc7090]

I love your videos because you have differents step for example walking around, engine, interior and test riders

[@bvedant]

G20 gang 😎

[@Drd4all]

If he had the money he should have seen the build from vehicular diy's channel. Pumped to almost 500hp for around 10k with proper tuning

[@Blondul11]

Based on the performance I doubt his car has over 300HP. The performance is too close to stock.

[@zanarif8310]

Do you have a list of his mods? Been looking to replicate it for ages and I can’t get a list

[@33rdworldwide]

@@zanarif8310vehicular diy dropped a video that listed all parts and prices

[@roaksroaks9519]

That 4-cylinder is probably great but the Golf GTI sound just doesn’t work in a BMW interior.

[@tellyawhatmate]

stock catback on the b48 sound pretty good imo. This is too much

[@adidkjf]

why not? both is Cheap...😂

[@M.SEK.P]

Bims 330i looks nice, sounds nice and is fast. Love his har 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kingbaba2076]

That sounds horrible

[@prufertoni6542]

it‘s Dravit Grey Metallic

[@ericmitchell4067]

What a lot of people don't seem to get is that depending on your age and insurance situation, once you pass the magic "300 HP barrier" things can change drastically. BMW underrates the B48 criminally - its probably a 280+ HP car from the factory. Take it up to 310-320 with a mild tune for not much money/hassle and insurance is none the wiser. With the tune and ehaust modes, my guess is the owner in into it for under $3000 - a lot cheaper than an M340i. I would also offer that on the G20 3-Series, the steering feel/feedback is better on the 330 vs. the 340. I test drove them back to back - even the M240i was numb. Accurate/precise, but numb. A sensibly tuned 330i is a nice daily "Q-ship" that doesn't garner any unwanted attention and still gets great gas milage while being a blast to drive. But yeah... that exhaust tho...

[@laszlobalogh6164]

why the 330e has better steering feel, because the weigh distribution is better ?

[@laszlobalogh6164]

sadly i has a b48b20a not the b variant wich is more tuning capable :/ plus i have a 2021 ecu with the remap protection :( my life is so hard :(

[@ericmitchell4067]

@@laszlobalogh6164 A piggy back tune is not ECU dependent - there are a few options depending on how much you want to do - Google "JB+" or JB4 to get some ideas. Nothing has to be unlocked. My car is a 2023. Google "Femto Unlock" to find what I think is the only service capable of cracking the newer ECU's - you have to ship it to them.

[@ericmitchell4067]

@@laszlobalogh6164 Weight, and it might be a different rack entirely. Note that you can also code your car - I have a few things set up on mine for convenience/comfort, and I was able to enable "Sport Plus" mode which does sharpen up performance a little as well. My favorite is getting the car to start every time in Sport Individual mode (or whatever you want). Now I just get in the car and drive - no autostart.

[@fredrikmagnusson6469]

You got the best job in the world

[@TeamNoSleepz]

I also have a 330e and its even more tuned than this one, I regret not buying a 340 instead everyday.

[@tubejorrit]

I almost bought a 330i, but instead waited a year and bought my dream spec M340i.

[@snowlover71]

Just missing an intake. Best modification I’ve made to my 330. Love the turbo noises

[@tom_henniger]

just found this channel when i looked up videos for the audi s5. btw i saw the german text in the description here is a corrected one: Wir nehmen alle möglichen leistungsstarken Autos unter die Lupe. In den verschiedenen Playlists könnt ihr aufregende Sounds genießen, Beschleunigungstests (0-100, 0-200) mit Launch Control, Onboard-Kameras und den hochtourigen Sound der Autos. Exotische Autos, sportliche Kompaktwagen und kraftvolle Limousinen - wir haben sie alle!

[@TheRoger1205]

I want to spec up my 2021 330xi. Awesome review.

[@victorlizcano94]

This is the nicest oem+ 330i. Will go the same route on mine 🙏🏻

[@thedriver08]

Great spec, love that interior 👌

[@TheFunkyair]

To tune 2.0lt Golf R is the right choice

[@kipdrordy6858]

You can slap an im450 and intake manifold on the 330i and run 550hp with e85, and the tune is actually more reliable than tuning the golf r while still being alot more luxurious than the R

[@zadeh79]

Agreed my Audi A4 2.0t had a simple Unitronic flash tune, Stage 1+ (no other mods), and ran 4.5s 0-60 times all day long. In contrast, the 330i G20 B48 with a higher compression ratio, even tuned to an additional 50hp, often results in little to no improvement in 0-60 times. I've come across countless tune 330is with unimproved launch times, and with dull throttle response. The reason behind it must be very technical, OR there is some type of covert BMW anti-tuning strategy.

[@Itschaboylamari]

@@zadeh79its the trans that is causing that it definitely needs xhp

[@shivvashishthabhargava4600]

❤❤❤ love it! Literally a 330i!

[@15620v]

Same power output, as mine. Good to know, that its a 13 second car.

[@moclips409]

Max is back .!!!

[@AnthonyMalesys]

Absolute perfection.

[@Goordeiv]

Congratulations

[@Kgothatso_M4C]

This car is a beauty♥️♥️

[@asherbellamy1069]

Vary nice BMW I really like the color and the brakes are very nice clean BMW👌🏼

[@deutsch323]

4 cylinder models have better weight distribution.

[@juancyroman7108]

I got a 330im with 500 hp modifie and i spend 6 gs on mod, still cheaper than 340i stock, And i will crush any 340 stock

[@357sig33]

Can you show us your car and the mods? I am interested

[@NLCZay]

Those birds chirping are therapeutic

[@zadeh79]

Problem with a lot of these tuned 330i G20s is that even with 50whp more than stock, the 0-60 times are unimproved. xhp trans tune won't help much either...with an engine tuned combined, will maybe knocks a couple tenths off. In comparison take any Audi A4 (2.0t), and it can easily be shelf-tuned to 320hp , and run low 4s 0-60 MPH times all day.

[@-Zhaw-]

0-60 times are kind off useless in the real world

[@imchromeplayer3310]

thats insane

[@SohamPanigrahi]

All Bim needs now is an im450 turbo with some other FBO mods and he'll be well into the 450-500 whp range with a car that's as close to BMW's "Ultimate Driving Machine" Ethos as possible. B48TU is a motor that's been slept on, great to see people finally catching up on it. I've owned both M340i and 330i. 330i when built is far more exciting around twisty roads and the race track. M340i is a damn rocket, though.

[@rebelroad401]

And reliability goes down the drain.

[@SohamPanigrahi]

@@rebelroad401 Same internals and block as a 58TU. I think it'll handle 450 very comfortably.

[@SweetDemon11]

Why so much hate on this car? If people wants faster yet also more expensive one they can just go for 340i, this car is just cool choice for low budgets

[@M.SEK.P]

Very nice car. A M340i costs like 20.000€ more and the 330i is much lighter :)

[@lukasblackbeatdown3752]

m340i still cooler tho

[@Enhanced94]

@@lukasblackbeatdown3752 cooler? it's exactly the same looks-wise tf u on about

[@lukasblackbeatdown3752]

@@Enhanced94 its okay you dont know much about cars i guess their are bunch of different things the 330 dont have in comparison maybe use google and compare first lol

[@blackmagician0078]

@@lukasblackbeatdown3752lol, m340i has only 2 cilinder more and diff grill and exhaust, 3 things different

[@lukasblackbeatdown3752]

@@blackmagician0078 engine alone is so different lol

[@simonh870]

BMW's should be at least 6 cylinders by law. It is an upmarket car, it doesn't need a budget engine layout as featured in most shopping cars.

[@SuperMohd1985]

Thank you pimp! Nice car

[@Stefano_Sanders]

B48b20B engine. Same as in G20 320i from 2019

[@mitchellvandenheuvel1958]

nope, 320i has a B48B20A. the 320i can handle max 265 hp. it has weaker internals.

[@Stefano_Sanders]

@@mitchellvandenheuvel1958 Nope, when introduced back in 2019, the G20 320i had the same engine as in the 330i = B48b20B. Since 2020 the G20 320i has indeed the “weaker” B48b20A onboard 😑

[@leonlange861]

@@Stefano_Sandersnope, just checked back with the technical data pdfs on bmws press Website. The g20 320i from 03/2019 onwards was a 11:1 compression ratio which is the weaker b48. The 330i has the lower 10.2:1 compression ratio which is the one with a forged crank and more…

[@airsammy18]

Yes, you are correct about B4820b being available also for 20i. But, the Compression ratio is slightly different. Engine - Same Compression ratio- Different

[@Blondul11]

@@leonlange861 You can check this on a car by taking the engine plastic cover off, and seeing what is written on the front of the engine block. But it's not that all 320i before 2020 have the B engine, only part of them.

[@stardawg]

very clean, beautiful car.

[@alexluke84]

Best in class 💪

[@KiNgLeOnIDaStHeGrEaT]

M340i is my next car

[@lukasblackbeatdown3752]

good choice i got one myself its beautiful to look at and to drive have fun with it

[@Father-klovkoski]

@@lukasblackbeatdown3752I can’t say I agree it’s beautiful, but I do appreciate it at least looks like a bmw unlike the new 5 series🤢

[@lukasblackbeatdown3752]

@@Father-klovkoski ah now i got it read it wrong. So you like the m340i but also dont like it?. Newer models look shit anyway i dont like all of them

[@strongerandwiser2023]

Yeah that doesnt sound good but its got some impressive performance figures for a 4 pot.

[@crystalclear3257]

spend all that money to get 0.2 faster in the 0-100 run and shitty ass exhaust sound. Great job!

[@micraw714]

I've been looking at the bmw 4cyl videos lately because i really want an F series wagon but in the states they didn't give us any 6cyls in the F31 chassis.

[@G20SEV]

yall do know it’s cheaper to mod the 330i than an m340i and maintenance wise is also cheaper😂

[@arandominternetperson4462]

Petition to make the numbers of the car actually mean the engine size. 330i sounds so baity. You expect a 3.0l 6 cyl, not the 2.0l 4 cyl. So you need to buy an M340i to get the B58?

[@VadimC1199]

I have heard the reasoning behind this. 30i makes power like an old N/A 3.0 40i like an old 4.0 and so on

[@Blondul11]

@@VadimC1199 Yeah if you check it, it's true.

[@Pookieadolf]

Its that way for more than 10 years already.

[@arandominternetperson4462]

@@Pookieadolf I know, but it still doesn't make a lot of sense

[@Blondul11]

@@arandominternetperson4462 The people who buy these cars don't care.

[@PlanB_]

Why would you spend this much on all these 330i mods instead of saving it for an M340i?

[@pfgfitngfudfuign-zn7nm]

Surely not😂

[@WrathfulMystic]

Many EU countries has heavy taxes on luxury cars with powerful engine. M340i and 330i has almost a 50K Dollar difference in Norway for example.

[@Domepeezy]

I don’t think you realize the difference in pricing between the two it’s not worth it and also haven’t driven both myself. The M340i is not that much faster. It does not warrant that price.

[@PlanB_]

@@WrathfulMystic in the Netherlands as well, but saving up a bit to buy a used M340i still would make more sense to me than buying a new 330i and adding all these mods

[@pfgfitngfudfuign-zn7nm]

@@Domepeezy m340i is much much faster

[@LundiMondi]

Bayerische Motorën werk✊.. I wish I could see BMW M340i

[@brisso_cs]

Seems like a perfect daily if its awd, then get a real sports car 2nd

[@chrisdodd9121]

Is that M performance front splitter just a two piece? Looks quite nice actually.

[@BartlomieyL]

04:33 not cognac not brown but beautiful ‘merino tartufo’ leather ;)

[@shiv135]

Wonder how many HP that MP fuel filler cap adds🤔

[@Karonball]

It is Merino Tartufo not the Cognac leather

[@sgy787]

This front looks so much better than the beavergrill on g8x...

[@fredericberthou]

Le problème sur les g21 par rapport aux f31 c’est que les g21 4 cylindres manque de puissance mais la légèreté est agréable, par les g21 en 6 cylindres sont puissants mais très lourd , les 6 cylindres f31 étaient beaucoup plus légers , dommage 😞

[@bmw3seriesg207]

could you guys maybe do a top speed run on a stock g20 320i and then have it remapped to see the difference?

[@reLOAD24]

Hello, is it true that BMW blocked the DME controller of cars produced after June 2020, and it's no longer possible to increase power or adjust the transmission settings?

[@ericmitchell4067]

I've got a light tune on my 2023 330i xDrive without issue. I've coded Sport Plus in as well, and it makes a difference. I've heard that 2024+ cars are more problematic in this respect, but I have no direct experience.

[@reLOAD24]

@@ericmitchell4067 It's strange that you made a chip. Do you have a European or USA version of the car? I called a nearby tuner, and he confirmed that it's not possible to increase the power after 2020-2021. I also have a friend who drives a 2021 X6 330d, and there's no way to remove the AdBlue or increase the power :(

[@ericmitchell4067]

@@reLOAD24 I just have a piggy-back tune. A simple, cheap JB+, but there are others. It doesn't add much - maybe 3-4 PSI max. All it really does is trick the ECU into believing it's running at a higher altitude. Pretty mild, but noticeable. AS far as I know, there is only one option to actually unlock the newer ECU - it has to removed and sent to someone. Google "Femto unlock" for more details.

[@ericmitchell4067]

@@reLOAD24 Piggy back tunes do not require an ECU unlock. There are a few options out there for this car. JB Motorsports is one of the better known options.

[@CarlosAlberto-yu8cs]

Yes it s True. Mine is a 320 M pack 2021, with a ECU MG01 made before june 2020. I flashed my B48B20A here in Brazil, using hi octane premium gasoline (102 RON). Boost 20 psi , 255whp and 450NM. There a guy living in Finland that knows how to unclock BMW ECU.

[@kdm_entertainment]

20s are just too big on the G20 imo. Looks a bit tacky

[@vlad330i]

Why did they limit Top Speed to 260km/h ???? wtf ?This is part of the Tune... Make it go Fast !

[@SViip]

Yeah, seems strange to keep the limiter. Dragy/GPS-speed not included which make me wonder how fast this car really is. I think the sound was alright, can't ask for much more from a four pot engine.

[@LooK253]

not gonna lie, this sound is horrible. And looking at performance, I'm glad I choose 330d at the time instead of 330i. Full second quicker to 100 as well with remap+XHP. Still M340i is the way...

[@rasA35]

2022 years.. front lights after lifting.. but interior are before lifting... whats its going on???

[@zafert85]

3:13 I guess I am not the only one with a rodent problem. They ate my ambient temp sensor...

[@jankohler2134]

What kind of transmission he has, the aisin 8 speed or ZF 8 speed? And where did he get the transmission tune? 🙂

[@keepsoulfree]

6:43 0-100 stock 5,8, tuned 5,6 sec ? WHAT?

[@alp6181]

What did you expect? That car weighs almost 1500kg

[@Blondul11]

Doesn't make any sense. A 330e stage 1 is faster than 5 seconds to 100.

[@Blondul11]

@@alp6181 a 330e from the same era is a bit more than 1800kg. I don't think this 330i has 300 HP.

[@alp6181]

@@Blondul11 Offcourse, it has more torque because of the electric drive

[@Blondul11]

@@alp6181 I still thought a tuned 330i would do at least low 5's to 100

[@papagalnebun]

its actually interesting how with all those mods it can barely do 325 hp and my cupra r st did 351 hp only with a software tune - everything stock (OPF ON!)

[@Account-p1d]

All that money for 5.6 0-60 and a lawnmower exhaust. Should’ve just gone catted downpipe, chargepipe + bootmod3 stage 2 - or better yet, man up and buy a 40i

[@GTI_95]

The normal 3 series just looks so much better than the m340i or m3...

[@lorsamadey2435]

Hoe geraakt hy door de keuring met die uitlaat ? Toch ni elke keer alles weer onder de wagen monteren ?

[@josefinkjellsson7051]

He could’ve got a m340 base for the same money he spent at spec-ing that car..some ppl🤷🏻

[@ionutbagmuianu884]

Ikr I'd do the same, he could go for a proper M3 F80 but yeah, some people prefer speccing the car more than the getting a powerful engine

[@balladavid1743]

Idk man, probably 17 inch wheels as standard, shitty seats, no leather, no carbon elements anywhere, base colors only to choose from.. I get where you coming from but for a non performance enthusiast, this is a great daily.

[@josefinkjellsson7051]

@@ionutbagmuianu884 f80 DCT is to jerky for daily, I know I have two M4, but 2020 m340i is perfect daily, stage 2 with catted DP and xHP, you would get a sweet ride. I used to daily my M140i with that spec and it worked just fine.

[@CasparPietersen]

@josefinkjellsson7051 the m340i is 100k euros vs 50k euros for the 330i. He definitely didnt spent 50k on upgrades probably not more than 5k.

[@josefinkjellsson7051]

@@balladavid1743 if he were non performance oriented he wouldn’t go for cattles DP and stage 1..?

[@VirginAtlanticflyer]

How can you buy the M performance exhaust in the uk ??

[@somethingrandomorsomething]

is it torque limited in the first few gears? my f30 320i stage 1 does the same 0-60

[@ramsongewargis8736]

That's amazing 163mph in a 300hp car

[@budalanemac3115]

Not amazin at alll... did that couple of times with my Lexus es350 from 2007... it has 200k miles on the clock...

[@batkanakbas2851]

people make these power figures with 1.6 320i with just a tune

[@bizzybezz]

All that work for .2 seconds faster is not worth it brother

[@abk933]

For the b48 BM3 is the best way to have more hp. I have the b48b20a,a 320i and my car accelerates better than that. I dont think there are 325hp or 550 nm here. Honestly.

[@alexalexandrunine]

Please go 330i 2023 Stock , 1 more video with the car , I want to see this car, answer me !😊

[@An70n1ZzZz1]

Max it's funny how you trash talked the ecoboost mustang, while you praise a 330i. The ecoboost with a simple tune is faster than that car. Also much better looking. With full bolt ons and a bigger turbo you can reach 450hp on wheels. Why the hate?

[@andrew00T]

😂😂😂

[@RWLN508D]

lol the 330i is a 4 cylinder? since when i always thought it was a Straight 6

[@bizzybezz]

It was until they changed it

[@paulstorm4007]

How much HP does it have now ?

[@KygoNky]

Way slower than my 188k km 2.0 Tfsi 252 quattro stronic 2016 with quantuk uk stage 1 ecu and tcu around 300hp.

[@youngkingyoungking1481]

Might be a spicy opinion but all bmw's ever since the e92 m3 production got canceled have sounded absolutkey rubbish even with custom exhaust they dont sound better than the stock version of most of their rivals

[@StyneRR]

Way better off with a used M340i if you're going to spent this much on a 330i already

[@DCP333]

It depends, for some countries the taxes for 3.0 are 10 times bigger than 2.0

[@harbzsquadings2277]

what abt a used 330i of the same yr as an m340

[@toweliethetowel8280]

Sounds like a VW Golf

[@elyesacelik8384]

I have 320i b48b16 280 hp just opf delete and ecu tune its goes 100-200 14,3 second and it can go 290+ km. That 330i just waste of money

[@monni645]

How much This Car costs?

[@plutobauer]

No way for me. Golf GTI in BMW Corsett🤣

[@Deathignator]

For the Netherlands stock 330i is plenty fast enough

[@kristersindans3817]

I was not the first

[@rustynails7007]

Im gettin 330hp with my 320i 1.6 liter G20 with E25.

[@JovanKorica1]

no chance.

[@rustynails7007]

@@JovanKorica1 why not bro. Its true

[@deagt3388]

~285 kph ;-)

[@jhwa92]

why is he always turning esp off?

[@deutsch323]

It looks nicer and professional

[@ItsEzra]

0-100 in how much seconds?

[@BarryDeiter]

5.6

[@dannydanny7215]

0.100 100.200?

[@BasRikken]

ik zal maar niet het feestje verpesten door te zeggen dat tie voor dat geld ook gewoon een 340i had kunnen kopen 😇

[@jafooli]

What's the advantage of the 330i Vs 320i if you're going to tune them?

[@Errost5]

the 330i has other internal materials. If you want to tune it, go for the 30i.

[@Wes007mich]

@@Errost5 I believe the differences are incredibly small and not worth the upgrade

[@akamehi]

Better internals on the 30i, however some early 20i models have got the same internals, look it up. Hard to find them for a fair price though, as owners know they've got the 30i internals. Engine code is the same between them as well. Something A and B, can't remember which was which.

[@harbzsquadings2277]

stronger internals on the newer 30is can handle tuning better

[@ionutbagmuianu884]

​@@akamehisome 20i come with the same internals as 30i (B48B20B)

[@Kxvito]

What if you reviewed a tuned Toyota RAV4 lol

[@ERTZZTRE]

It`s illegal to drive it on roads in the EU, isn`t it?

[@charliefrharper]

Who cares. F the EU. Coming from a German with the most restrictive car laws.

[@ramsongewargis8736]

You guys should start a horse farm,

[@DimitarParvanov27]

The sound coming out of the exhaust is not for this car.

[@mistercrab]

When government is going to open map to the left of the horsies?