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BMW M340i xDrive Review : 8 Pros & 8 Cons

The BMW M340i gets to seriously crazy speeds without much effort, and the acceleration will give many more expensive cars a run for their money. 100 gets demolished in 4.4 seconds - this is probably quicker than the M3 from 2 generations ago, and that's saying something.

BMW M340i Pros:

  • Ferocious 6-cylinder turbo-petrol motor with 382 BHP on tap! Lives for 7,000 rpm
  • All-wheel-drive gives the BMW M340i leech-like grip & solid stability levels
  • Sporty, well-tuned exhaust note is addictive at high revs
  • The ZF 8-speed AT is the best gearbox in the segment. Fast & smooth
  • 0 – 100 in 4.4 seconds with 4-door everyday practicality. Go touring with the family!
  • Lovely cabin, premium build, very supportive seats & a fab driving position
  • BMW’s strong track record for reliability (among the luxury marques)
  • 5-star NCAP rating, awesome brakes & a laundry list of safety equipment

BMW M340i Cons:

  • Ride is much firmer than a regular 3-Series. Liveable, but you feel everything on the road
  • Sad boot space with a spare wheel
  • We don’t like the radiator grille, same rim design (as the 330i) and gunmetal-coloured ORVMs
  • Rear floor hump is enormous! Car is better as a 4-seater than 5
  • Your fuel costs will be a lot higher than say, a 530d
  • Runflat tyres come with many compromises, wear out soon & are expensive to replace
  • We hate the all-digital instrument console. Also, the rev counter is weirdly inverted
  • Some irritants such as the lack of keyless entry (!!!), w-i-d-e 6 meter turning radius & annoying speed warnings

Click here to read Team-BHP's detailed BMW M340i xDrive Official Review

 
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