Mat did the F80 M3 Competition at 4.4 seconds to 60 in the dry, this car 3.8 in the wet and cold, unreal. Far more usable as well and less silly than the G80. The M340 is a seriously underrated car.
3.8s is fast in cold winter. M340 is a perfect daily drive with sporty. I prefer the pre facelift interior design. This B58 engine is amazing. Does It come with 48V?
I have the B58 in my Z4 M40i and have to agree, it’s a wonderful engine. Figures don’t do it justice. Is this the finest real world engine out there? I’d say.
@@Largeone1968One magazine rated the B58 as one of the ten best engines in the world. I have one in my G22 M440i. It’s standard and dyno’d at just shy of 410 BHP. A serious weapon for an M Light.
Because I live in Sweden I love it when Mat review cars during winter time, having a car perform good in cold weather is really important over here. Keep up the great work and much love!
The price for a car like this is pretty good, I prefer the front of this car compared to an M3 and I like the thought of this being a mix between a daily drive and a bunch of fun from time to time.
@@Bonbloc in my opinion dealer pre-owned is the way to go, not sure if it's the same in your country but our BMW dealership network has some killer fucking deals on year-old cars with next to nothing mileage. Was lucky enough to get my hands on a fully specced out year-old Z4 M40i with 4k km for about 40% less money than new, with an intact warranty. Couldn't believe what a deal this was.
Its crazy how awd changed the game. I had C32 AMG and it had 354hp and did 0-100km/h in 5.1sec. Now a car with only 20hp more does it almost 1.5seconds faster.
People forget how much 374hp and 500nm, if you can get the power down it will be plenty fast enough. 300hp 15 years ago was Seen a stupid fast but now every car that comes out has near or well over that.
I have m235i xdrive stage1 around 380ps ad 1/4mile time is 12.024 so yes if you can put power down it is plenty fast… M340 is great daily car but i like pre-face instrument😉
Took delivery of mine two months ago and I love it. Way more fun and capable than my F31. My only complaints are due to 2022 supply chain issues-it doesn’t have heated rear seats and a power tailgate, but I forget these every time I press the pedal. It’s dangerously fun to drive
@@67daltonknox Not really.. these ones are pretty reliable. But then it also depends how you treat the car. Give it long life oil intervals, rev it to the red line when cold and the head gasket will start seeping oil
I’ve had my M340 xdrive for a couple years now, and still love driving it the same as when it was all new to me. I thought the fun would eventually wear off for me, but it hasn’t. So now I’ve got 55,000 miles on it. 😎 😁
@@bageaegab haven’t had any problems at all. Just keeping up with preventative maintenance - changed my oil ever 5,000 miles, and got new spark plugs at 40,000 miles.
Got 30k on my 2021 and still love it as well! No issues whatsoever. And it does pull harder than an M3 below 3k RPM and I average 31.6mpg overall in mixed driving since new (the M3 would average about 20mpg). This car is very hard to beat! Love it!
Absolute 10/10! I have a 2020 M340i (which I think looks better inside and out) and it is simply amazing. Fast on the track and really pleasant on the street. It's a real sleeper but that all changes when you step on the gas petal. I tracked this car with stock Bridgestone run flats and no other mods and the brake never faded, tires held up fine, and was able to pass most other cars on track. Not bad for a $60K four door sports sedan.
As I'm a fan of BMW, I definitely choose this car but the only thing that is annoying for me is the new design of the monitors which I don't like them. Thanks for reviewing.💙💙❤❤
When I was young, I thought the best BMWs of the future would look like THIS instead of today’s M3:( What a beautiful and clean looking BMW design this M340i has☺️
M lites like this M340i is the best car to daily in. I had a F36 440i grancoupe years ago. Added a m performance power and sound kit to it giving it 365bhp. It gave me 80% performance of an same generation M3/M4. Plenty of power for a daily without the M car running costs.
80% of the straight line performance but less than 50% of the drama and cachet. Not saying that critically but the performance stats reveal only a fraction of the real-life difference between an M-lite and non-M (coming from someone that has owned a 440MPPSK, and F82 and an F90). All great cars - depends on priorities, preferences and budget.
@@PrinceBarin77 Totally agree. I own m340i and as long as its faster in most conditions than f80 this is still not a proper M car. Realized that when i test drove G80
@@lilmikey2203 I want one of those but afraid of the V8 issues.. I know they resolved a lot of the problems but still not sure if I want to take the risk or not.. I also like the M850i
the LCI exterior with the pre-LCI interior would be the sweet spot👌(Or at least just add back physical climate buttons and I’d be fine with the giant screens)
The 2023 also did away with the 8 preset buttons and regular shifter. And I think they may have done away with the huge storage compartment below the light control knob as well. I think I prefer the pre-LCI.
Honestly its kinda boring now.. the pre-LCI looked better in every way in my opinion (especially the cheap interior design they have now implemented). Theres also no manual option as far as I know (yeah it was already available only on the weak 318i and 318d but still, the option was there at least theoretically :D).
Just purchased my M340i a week ago after seeing the insane golf r prices.. After owning 6 golfs... I am so happy with the platform switch. This thing is an insane beast.
Awesome review! Like the new structure of the show. Covering the engine before the interior and practicality makes the show cooler and splitting up the driving section was also a good idea.
I have the touring version and as Matt says, it is an excellent choice. Pretty much all the car you ever need. Can do 50 mpg on a long run being gentle or a sub 4 second 60 mph sprint. Lots of toys, reliable and comfy. Perfect ICE car, even sounds good.
50mpg and sub 4 to 60? Don't believe that, unless some kind of magic involved! My F31 340i touring long term average is 32 mpg and I don't rag it. Nearly 200kg lighter than the newer G21
Not both at the same time of course. And the average was 30 something mpg. Just highlighting what they can do if you want speed or economy hence my statement. Cheers
@Danorman777 Yes but I'm doubting whether it can even get to 50mpg in any realistic diving situation or journey. I mean, you could maybe reset whilst cruising at 60mph on a flat road to achieve that for a short time? But that's not a useful measure for anyone really. I'm pleasantly surprised with the economy considering the power, don't get me wrong, but let's not be hyperbolic! Whilst we're at it I'm not sure I've seen a 340i touring go under 4 secs to 60 either, but I could be wrong..
Just think that ( 374 hp at crank on paper advertised by BMW for euro versions and 382 hp at the crank for NA versions without the OPF installed) real hp figures measured on dyno in stock mode are around 408hp at the wheel and around 440 hp at the crank for this beast! Insane!
Just sold mine this week. It was chipped from (measured)375 to 459 bbp and from 500 to 600 nm making it an absolute brilliant autobahn cruiser, especially since I also had the annoying limiter removed. That reminds me of the fact that I recently could not keep up with a VW Golf between Aachen and Cologne with the 340 reaching his limit at 307km/h. Very respectable but still very damaging to my ego in this case..
Finally you review the M340i, my cousin has it but I haven't driven it yet, for some apparent reason I've fallen in love with the car too much it's one hell of a perfect daily drive with a little sporty fun to it.
Nice video (as always) I do agree with your verdict, including the preference for the Touring version 😊 I don't personally like the way they "over-styled" the rear bumper but it's still okay.
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Matt. The jewel in BMW's crown. Perfection! Better than M3. 10/10! Could not be better. Beats everything out there. Stunning! [That said best of all world's a Touring version?] Thank You.
I have a previous gen (F31) 335d touring, which is unbelievably good with probably THE greatest diesel engine/chassis combo of its time - if not ever. I bought it to keep for 10 years but only had it for 3. I’m already considering trading it in for an M340i touring. I also think it looks better than the M3 - it’s not the nose, but the lack of flare in the rear door to meet the rear wheel-arch. Criminal to sign that off. Did it with the previous gen M3 too but it suits that cars creasey design language better. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
I think the "Lite M Cars" are seriously onto something. M550i and M340i both have acceptably similair performances to their M counterparts with none of the downsides for significantly lower price.
Hi Matt, The increase in weight of about 50 KG that you mention is due to the addition of a 48V mild hybrid system. This system adds about 10hp to power at lower speeds. Also increases fuel economy by about 1 kilometre per litre. The improved low end output is also due to this system. I think it is an important difference to the pre-facelift for the M340i that you should mention.
Have been driving a pre-facelift G21 M340i for two years. Great car great practicality great fuel efficiency too - I did an A1 trip from London to Newcastle and it did 42mpg with most of the time cruise mode driving. It is a shame BMW abolished the gear shift stick and also I really hate the new dashboard design 😅
I appriciate your comment that this is the car you'd buy with your own money in the price range. That, I suppose, is the best review a professional reviewer can give.
Had mine for a fortnight. Absolutely fabulous Sapphire black, black merino leather, tech +, comfort + & sunroof Phenomenal car. Price went up 8k from the time I ordered it to the day I picked it up
I think 20’s at the back, spaced and lowered would transform it. Obviously a great car, for me though looks a tad on the boring side. Great video as usual Matt 👍
This is the perfect dad/mom car 😅 perfect for boy racers who graduated to more responsibilities but still want the handling, speed and understated looks!
Would love to see Matt give the new Alpina B3 a spin even if it's on his personal channel. The B3 at least still has the gear selector rather than the toggle, looks rather sweet and has even better performance. I think the rear bumper on the Alpina looks more tidy too as those weird angular shapes are body coloured.....
I prefer the regular 3-series over the M. Note: as 3-series drivers one favourite thing about the bmw is that it warms up a lot faster than our honda civic. Wisconsin Winter.
I am often tempted to trade my F80 manual for something newer and under warranty, but every time I see the interior of this or the G80, I decide I'll just keep what I have. Nice review though. thank you!
3.8s is quick in the wintertime. The M340 is a fantastic sporty daily driver. I prefer the interior decor from before the facelift. The B58 engine is incredible. Does it have 48 V?
I owned a 2022 M340i for 3 months. It was a good car but it drove like a 330i 95% of the time. Even when driving aggressively, it didn’t tug at your heart strings. Upgraded to a manual, 650hp 2022 ZL1 Camaro that is a BEAST!
Wait wait wait. So its goes 0-60 in 3,8 sec in those conditions when The full m3 went in 3,6 in perfect conditions ? Thats just insane value for money!!
I really like the m340i but I think personally I'd go for the m2 or m240i coupe in a manual. I know you can get the others in a manual coupe as well but I just like the styling of the 2 series a bit better. Plus they still have the b58 in them
You can’t get a 240 with a manual. On top of that, the M Light cars are far better dailies than a full fat M car. My G22 440 will do 50 mpg on a run and still hit 60 in 3.6.
So torn between this and the M440i Coupe! I love how the Coupe looks, with the bigger doors and that amazing a**, I'm also not sold on iDrive 8, it looks gimmicky, very dark, and I see visible dropped frames/lag when people use it, plus the lack of physical temp buttons!!
want the m440i GranCoupe, and the thing is - it's just not existing in my country :) while the audio s5 is available but only 2017-2020 which is quite old version
Pre LCI is the way to go, no hybrid, mopawah, much more driver focused interior and those physical buttons is way more satisfying, easier to use etc etc much better
I love where the M340i lands. Around 400hp (let’s be honest, BMW always underrates their motors) and sporty but still gentle enough for the wife and kid to ride comfortably in the car. One of the Best Buy’s for sure.
So the 3L straight six engine gets 374 hp with a single turbo? That's impressive! That must mean it's not far from 300 hp without any turbo. Which again means around 100 hp per liter with only direct injection. Nice engineering.
BMW sandbags on their advertised power figures. The B58 in this version makes around 420hp really. It will put the advertised 374hp down at the tires on a chassis dyno. I've seen it on M340, supra , Z4 M40i. They all put down 370 -380ish hp at the wheels which means the B58 is over 400hp at crank
