BMW Malaysia has announced the BMW 330e in M Sport guise. The new 330e M Sport variant.

All that’s seen on the Sport Line model is to be found here, and the M Sport adds on a M Aerodynamics kit and a stiffer M Sport suspension package as well as 18-inch M light double-spoke 441 M alloy wheels finished in ferric grey metallic.


Inside, the M Sport package introduces blue accent stripes across the dashboard and door panels, and is dressed in a Dakota black leather/Oyster dark highlight/black trim level. The variant also features variable sports steering, an M leather steering wheel with sport and multi-function buttons, BMW Individual headliner in anthracite and sports seats with electric memory for the driver.

As with the Sport Line, standard kit includes LED headlights and foglamps, Comfort Access, a rear view camera, an electric glass roof, head-up display and Park Assist. Also, Navigation System Professional and an 8.8-inch display monitor as well as a suite of ConnectedDrive services. These include Intelligent Emergency Call and a range of tele, concierge and remote services.


The 330e is powered by a B48 2.0 litre TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine, which delivers 181 hp from 5,000 to 6,500 rpm and 290 Nm of torque between 1,350 and 4,250 rpm, the same output numbers as found on the 320i.

An 87 hp/250 Nm electric motor is sandwiched between the engine and the eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, boosting outputs to 252 hp and 420 Nm. A permanent electric boost function ensures that a constant 100 Nm is always available to provide added accelerative zip. A 5.7 kWh (nett capacity, 7.6 kWh gross), 293 volt lithium-ion battery powers the motor. Performance figures include a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 6.1 seconds, while the top speed is quoted at 225 km/h.


The 330e M Sport is available in four exterior colours, these being Black Sapphire, Mineral Grey, Estoril Blue and Alpine White. It’s priced at RM 258,800 on-the-road without insurance, and comes with a 5-Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty, Free Scheduled Service and BMW Tyre Warranty Programme package.