BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
i3
Hatchback · Electric · FWD
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i
Car A
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i
The BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i blends brisk performance with five-seat hatchback practicality, making it a solid fit for city driving and growing families. It’s efficient for its class and priced around 43,000, but not ideal for cargo-heavy use or harsh winters.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety252 hp
i3
Car B
i3
An electric hatchback aimed at city driving, it offers responsive power, five seats, and a usable 300 km range at a price that is good value in its segment. Less ideal for cargo-heavy needs or harsh winters.
5 seatsHatchbackElectric5-star safetyElectric
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 57 / 62
City 57 / 88
Budget / value 45 / 68
Road trip 45 / 31
Performance 32 / 26
Cargo 26 / 20
Practical 41 / 54
Premium 49 / 39
Winter 26 / 20

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i · Orange = i3

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i i3
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i

  • Strong 252 hp and 5.8 s 0–100 km/h for confident daily driving
  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km combined
  • Five seats and a 480 L hatchback trunk suit growing families
  • Good value in its segment at around 43,000

i3

  • Hatchback layout suits city driving and easy everyday loading
  • 300 km range from a 42.2 kWh battery covers most daily commutes
  • Punchy 170 hp and strong horsepower ranking aid confident urban merging
  • Seats five with a 360 L trunk for small-family practicality

Verdict

Pick BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick i3 if…
Performance & capability
i3 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Related comparisons