Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.6 seconds, compared with 7.9 seconds for 2024 DS 9 E-Tense 250 Rivoli. 2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive has the higher listed output at 292 hp; 2024 DS 9 E-Tense 250 Rivoli is rated at 250 hp, a difference of 42 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive at 420 Nm and 2024 DS 9 E-Tense 250 Rivoli at 360 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive carries the longer listed range at 59 km, against 52 km for 2024 DS 9 E-Tense 250 Rivoli. 2024 DS 9 E-Tense 250 Rivoli has the lower recorded consumption at 1.5 L/100km; 2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive is listed at 1.6 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2024 DS 9 E-Tense 250 Rivoli provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 510 litres versus 375 litres, a difference of 135 litres. 2024 DS 9 E-Tense 250 Rivoli is 221 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive has the lower listed starting price at $48,900, compared with $55,900 for 2024 DS 9 E-Tense 250 Rivoli. 2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.