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.
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.
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.
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😉
@@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
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.
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
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.
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!
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☺️
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.💙💙❤❤
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 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..
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.
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.
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..
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 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 👍
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!
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!
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 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.
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?
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 was thinking the same thing 🤣 But a CA is a designation? You don't lose it just because you decide to change your career? Or I guess its different in the UK.
What’s wrong with being a CA? Seriously, the fees are 600 quid a year so if you give it up you don’t keep paying the fees just for a couple of letters that mean nowt. Large number of car nuts in that profession, you would be surprised.
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 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 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
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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.
Yeah awd helps for a launch
@@MrTrestothis didn’t say x drive so it was RWF
@@Entropied in the review itself they explain how the power is distributed through all wheels.
And gets 30+ mpg highway. Perfect daily.
@@Entropied "Naturally, it comes with BMW’s awesome 4-wheel drive system, and all-in-all it costs £58,000." From the video description.
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!
Only seems to be available here (SE) as a "Touring" / Kombi. Shame :(
Bättre i kombi ändå. Inget slår snabba kombis imo
@@youtubeaccount1930 Meh :D
@@philipsquire9056 finns ju sedans också?
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.
sadly they start at 88.241 euros here in the netherlands... which is 78k pounds.
just added most options in the configurator.. 111.642euros (98k gbp)
@@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.
@@xIcarus227 spot on, but people are obsessed about buying new, so they can brag about paying full price
@@terrydelahunt842 yep, well that's why they stay poor lol 😁
Agreed
This car is legitimately probably the best allround car on the market. So good.
No, it's rubbish. Hard uncomfortable ride and cheap Chinese hard scratchy plastic.
@@sbassett8723 Lol, BMW plastics are way better than the same class Mercedes or Audi plastics.
@@sbassett8723 What would you say that are some good cars?
@KDenShowEm I just prefer hot hatches , although the BMW is a great car,
@KDenShowEm or for around the same budget AMG A45s
Matt never disappoints us with his drip. He fr rocking that burberry coat
He got that shit on though
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.
Yes the facelift is a mild hybrid, 48V
@@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.
@@simritahluwalia338 48V?
@@camelsac B58 no doubt has over 600bhp in it.
BMW's claimed 0-60 times are as accurate as VW's claimed diesel emissions figures
😂😂😂
What do you mean? Bmws claimed 0-60 is always an understatement of their own cars. They almost always do it faster than the company claims
@@brawbakhtyarrasul2659r/woosh
Watch before uou comment
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3.8s in cold, wet surface with winter tires and only 374hp, 500Nm, this is incredible, I bet it has way over 400hp and more torque.
It‘s on Summer tires 😅
you dont need winter tyres in uk
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.
@@irockz9723that's because cars have gotten heavier over the years so they need the extra hp to make up the weight gain
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😉
I had a M440i for a week while my M2 went for service, which is the same drivetrain and chassis, and I was absolutely amazed how well it performs.
Which did you prefer? The M2 or the M440i?
Give me this car in the Touring version and I'll be set for life
*Cries in American*
The pre facelift is better in every way though..
For life? Interesting
No way. After the warranty runs out, it will become a money pit.
@@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
0-60 in 3.81 is 😮crazy! I love that B58.
Yep and chuck on a basic tune and you’re hitting serious numbers.
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.
@@TrueFilterUnfortunately, these cars are nigh on impossible to tune and tbh, it doesn’t need it as it’s plenty fast enough.
@@camelsac not so hard. Piggyback tune fine. Unless it’s new then you can probably unlock the DME like I have.
@@camelsac have you seen the internet there are b58s tuned to 1000bhp
That face Matt pulled whilst rubbing his legs was classic🤣
Like the troll face meme lol
Yes I like it
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
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.
Sounds great, what is your average fuel consumption?
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. 😎 😁
How is the reliability? Would be nice if you make an owning experience video or something.
Approaching a year with mine done about 17k, best decision I've ever made 😍
@@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!
If you would sell it now? How much it would be?
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☺️
For me M3 GTR :(
Same when i saw F8X bmws i thought they will make even more agressive cars in future but i got it wrong😥
Bought a skyscraper grey '23 m340i xdrive this october. My first solo car purchase. absolutely love it.
Insane 0-60 considering the power and cold conditions
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.💙💙❤❤
I know they're not direct competitors, but I'd get this over the new C63.
You’d save a ton of money and still have the nicer engine. And the M340i is easily quick enough. I would do the same
Same
Anyone with brains in their skull would😂
Good Choice
@@trentox6713 me too pick M340i over AMG G63 and even BMW X1 SUV.
The best BMW overall currently on sale.
Never been in to cars as I’m a sports bike nut but this guy is hilarious and I find myself watching all the videos even the old ones. Great stuff
It sounds identical to my my M140i, I will never get sick of that B58 sound. Beautiful engine.
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.
Agreed can't go wrong with this car
I drive a 2022 550i and it is a fantastic car
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
They say 4.4s but it does 3.8 crazy
Yep. Faster 0 to 60 time than even Countach and Chisato's favourite car, the LFA.
Engine gets more cool air in winter and turbo cars get more horspowr🥹
@@juhakiviranta6317 is that actually how it works?
@@Nick51100 yes
@@enviro_400_life interesting learn something new everyday! Thanks.
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).
It's the giant screen that ruins it for me. Looks like it's just been nailed in as an afterthought
I think the Pre-LCI was even better on the outside. We don't have to talk about the new interiour... 👎
@@Decrepit_biker Its cheap to design (just slap it in there), cheap to make and sell at an added premium
Can you imagine The 0-60 after a simple chiptune 😮🎉
A rocket 🚀
Yeah I'd have done probably after some time but honestly who needs it faster than this... 🤔😀
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..
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.
I’m considering an M340i switch from my mk7.5 Golf R - anything you regret in the switch?
@@nicholaslever-naylor8315 absolutely not.
The most perfect salon on sale
Absolutely perfect!!!
Ticks all the boxes and it looks better than ever
THIS is the review I've been waiting for ❤️
Me too.
“Let’s see if I can get on it… aah! Warm my whole body. It’s too cold”
One more thing you can’t do with an EV
True. In an EV I would just start the heating and wonder why that guy across the street is making love with his engine…
@@cedricmarch8878 that feature isn’t exclusive to EV’s but I get your point
Coulda been bad if he caught a pulley tho🤣
@@kayahall7835 imagine having to explain what happened to the emergency medical personnel 😂🤣😂
Ahh yes I prefer my gas car because I can lay on the engine in the winter
5:38 The pre facelift design actually looks better to me!
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.
I've had my G21 M340i for about 6 months now and I think the car is just amazing.
M340i is the absolute most perfect car you will ever buy, especially the Touring version.
Yep. M340i TC Version killed it for sure.
Too ugly to be perfect.
@@ashokathegreat4534 Really? Not a chance.
Had this car for 9 weeks and it was simply amazing...the response was unreal!
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..
Got a 540i, it’s awesome. That B58 is a crazy engine.
Yep. 540i has an on par performance with Countach and Cizeta V16T.
Dull as fk
@@crimsonpirate1710 someone piss on your cornflakes?
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 was considering getting one of these soon, because they seem brilliant.
A mate of mine had one of these, it was brilliant, these days, all the car you need.
I love my M340i, can absolutely recommend it to everyone who loves the B58 and wants some space and a good driving car
Yep. Reminds me to Diablo 2000 model.
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.
M340i at the very least better than BMW M5 2005.
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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.
21 and 22 models also have the 48V hybrid system.
@@TheSte1nI live in a market where the pre-LCI M340i does not comes with 48V mild hybrid
I do have a 21 model in Europe that has the 48V hybrid system. It's actually the same weight as the LCI though :).
I wish that the mild hybrid was in the m3
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.
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.
I'd give it a solid good 8/10 just because I haven't driven it yet
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.
It's like the M3 in better looking :D
Trillion times better.
I have a 2020 bmw m340i. rate it 9/10
Driving the M340d since two years. Estate version. Can’t think of any better miles eater!
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 would buy one over the m3 because of the grilll looking so much better
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.
I've never seen Matt with gloves on! 😄
Must be blistering 🥶🥶cold! And the Beamer manages 0 to 60 in 3.8s. That's nuts! 👌👌👍👍
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 under estimated this car until I saw the 0-60. Amazing!
Not a huge fan of the new interior, hate all these new touch screens in cars.
Though absoutly love the purple, must be a similar purple silk?
Sadly thats the future
same, and what sucks is I'm still too young to afford the cars I like so I will be stuck buying a vehicle that isn't analog.
@@christopherhirezi5686 brev you can buy a car for cheaper than a new car easily
@@christopherhirezi5686 this is one of the dumbest comments I have read in a while😂
I hated the climate control integration before but I bought one and now I prefer the new climate control
It looks good, goes good and I'd love one... but I am not a fan of the new screen style... not a fan of that at all. Looms like an afterthought!
You're not alone
It's almost a dealbreaker. Same with that shitty little gear change switch thingy.
I went with the 2022 exactly for this reason, hideous screen and lack of shifter and dash buttons.
This colour is beautiful. I was really hoping you'd do a review on the 330e but this covers most things anyway. A great review :D
What colour is it?
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!
Prefer this looks wise to the M3. Front grill will never grow on me.
Same here.i will hate them till my death.worst grills on M3/M4 ever🤮
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!!
nice to see carwow reviewing a car with an engine for a change!
What ?
@@vladislavdimitrov4646 the m340i for me looked quite on par with Countach 1974.
Agree with your verdict, it is one of the best cars in its class and bmw have the best driving experience in my opinion
Driven them 3 times now and can vouch for the speed of them🏎️
I'm loving that purple paint, signature color similar to what applied to that monstrous new series 2 but fits better on this.
Yep. Purple is one of my favourite colours.
That b58 is sick but I think the non LCI 3series looks better though
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B58*
@@qwertyqwerty-zi6dr thanks
@@turbos7780 thanks
Sadly true.
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 👍
9 out of 10. It is the best all round sedan for the money out there.
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!
Besides the power, what else do you like more about the camaro?
What an amazing machine, thankful that BMW still offers a middle class car with an engine like this!
340i touring is the one I'd go for
Agreed 👍 power and more practicality
he said the same at the end
B58 is insane
The best rounded cost effective package!! Let alone driving dynamic and B58!! Great package!!!
That "yeah" at 2:56 really brought this video together somehow.
I feel like BMW has been flipping a coin on the design of their cars whether they make it look good or bad. And this time they got it right.
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!
Me too with my F31. I think will keep this car for looong time on
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 wish we got the B3 in the US. Such a great car
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.
The grill is back to NORMAL !!!!
I LOVE IT... The grill especially.. finally BMW.. this is still better grill than the kidney grill..
Trillion times better than bever teeth grills.
That cold weather is affecting Mat's brain
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?
The previous one before facelift didn't have 48v system, this one does I believe. Agree with you about the decor pre facelift
I would pay 57 thousand pounds for this in a heartbeat it so worth it
3.8 sec in that condition is insane! Imagine how well the M3 with M xDrive would've performed here. In that relation it should be like 3 sec.
Lovely. I shall buy a touring version in 8 years 👍
Its gorgeous I like it more than the M3 actually ! I wont call it cheap tho :P The only thing I dont like is the screen... I liked it more before !
That gear bottle was so hilarious!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Think the interior would look better if the LCD screens were incorporated into the dash rather than just sitting there with some supports on the back.
Must be nice to be able to consider £50k+ a "bargain" for a car!!!
Mat is talking about the performance you get for the price
I agree
Cheap doesn't mean value and expensive doesn't mean bad value.
I wish people would get this in their head.
@@omnihein9322 more like semi bargain or something.
@@Naffacakes98 agree.
Launching the M340i in 3.8secs is M3 time. All I can say is WOW!
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!!
Pre LCI FTW.
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 would always pick the 340i as it doesn't have the awful front. I would even choose it instead of a M3/M4 because of that.
@@P4LL3R lol, i d better choose m440 just to have that front grill, at least it's not that casual-business guy who just goes to work and back style :)
Biggest surprise in this video is that Matt used to be a chartered accountant 😂
I was thinking the same thing 🤣 But a CA is a designation? You don't lose it just because you decide to change your career? Or I guess its different in the UK.
@@garypetabread864 you lose it if you don’t pay your annual fee in the UK - which I suppose you wouldn’t if you don’t use it.
What’s wrong with being a CA? Seriously, the fees are 600 quid a year so if you give it up you don’t keep paying the fees just for a couple of letters that mean nowt. Large number of car nuts in that profession, you would be surprised.
@@garypetabread864 I think he was talking about as a career. Clearly he isn't an accountant anymore
why do people even need it ? Don't you have enough with diploma and experience already ? why pay subscription ?
I love the BMW straight-six engine! A legendary machine!
Not insane?
@@Mr1Tanker scroll down and you'll see the insane comment.
🤣🤣
the water bottle gear shift was hilarious!
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 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
Really? I get the M2 but anything else in that class just looks a bit odd to me, I'm not a fan of 3 door cars. Personal preferences of course
depends if you want 2 doors or 4
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.
@@camelsac 240kph? I thought 240mph. 😂
@@hassyg4083 i want 4.
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
The B58 has produced these figures for many years. It’s a beautiful, torquey and reliable engine.
Yeah BMW, we really believe the motor makes 374hp with a 3.8 seconds 0-60 🧐😊👌