The 2024 BMW 330i has been added to the growing Sport Collection range in Australia, priced from $89,900 drive-away.
That compares to the BMW 330i’s usual starting figure of $94,700 plus on-road costs – making the 330i Sport about $10,000 more affordable by the time you drive it out of the dealership – and, in BMW’s words, reflects the “optimised equipment offering while retaining the renowned performance and efficiency of BMW powertrains at a revised price point”.
So, what are the headline features and exclusions?
Metallic paint, a glass sunroof, heated front seats, Sensatec upholstery and gloss black exterior trim are all part of the parcel and not usually included as standard on the 330i, however their inclusion comes at the expense of front cross traffic alert, lane keep assist, crossroads warning, side collision warning, evasion aid, a 360-degree camera and a powered boot lid.
The rest of the standard equipment largely holds firm, meaning the 330i Sport still comes with BMW’s Driving Assistant, active cruise control, sport seats, M Sport package, 19-inch M light alloy wheels, M Sport brakes, adaptive dampers, a head-up display, power-adjustable front seats, ambient interior lighting and wireless smartphone charging, among other things.
The specification basically positions the Sport as a non-M ‘Pure’ model, offering the same mechanical features and sporty enticements while dropping other features.
Lurking under the bonnet is an unchanged 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine outputting 190kW/400Nm and driving the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip rear differential.
How much does the 2024 BMW 3 Series cost?
320i – $80,200
330i Sport – $89,900 (drive-away)
330i – $94,700
330i Touring – $98,900
330e – $98,700
M340i xDrive – $106,200
M3 (m) – $161,300
M3 Competition – $171,600
M3 Competition xDrive – $177,800
M3 Competition Touring xDrive – $180,100
M3 CS – $249,900
* Prices exclude on-road costs (except 330i Sport)