2023 BMW M340i (inc. performance testing, 0-100, 100-0): This could be the ultimate sport sedan!

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I love the BMW 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine. It's mated to an all-wheel drive system in the 2023 BMW M340i, but is it enough to lure new buyers with its revised price tag? Paul Maric finds out!
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 00:58
Interior 03:06
Infotainment 04:30
Safety tech 06:47
Practicality 07:47
On the road 11:02
Driver aids 17:18
Performance 19:03
Verdict 22:14
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@tomy8339 Жыл бұрын

I love your realistic, comprehensive reviews. I find you one of the best car reviewers. One thing I especially love that no one car channel does is provide a smooth and coarse bitumen interior noise level. I think that's a fantastic feature of your channel.

@CarExpertAus Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@user-gz1ey6wl6h 6 ай бұрын

Bull schit.. you became bether than Bmw????factory...😂

@fatcatattack 23 күн бұрын

@@user-gz1ey6wl6h ?

@WarriorPleb Жыл бұрын

The most chilled out, casual but most comprehensive new car reviewer.

@Billybobthor Жыл бұрын

Yeah, covers all the bases nicely.

@saurav437 Жыл бұрын

I ve got 2020 M340i and i just love getting into it everyday. Puts a big smile to my face every time i launch it.

@dd4886 Жыл бұрын

The suspension review is especially important. Not many reviewers do that, thanks :)

@Grudlin74 Жыл бұрын

Awesome review Paul thanks for adding turning circle 👍🏽as always the benchmark of car reviews

@dacata1123 Жыл бұрын

Great value for money. Save yourself 60k+ off the price of a M3 and grab the 340i instead. Wolf in sheep’s clothing.

@-TJ- Жыл бұрын

Nice design, but the pre-facelift was much nicer without the huge black gloss fake diffuser and upside down headlights.

@Senninha1960 Жыл бұрын

100% nothing escapes the ugly stick from the latest design chief these days. So sad that BMW design legacy is dead now.

@Kazuki-sd6rh Жыл бұрын

Personally think bmw could have found a better solution for the new screen implementation, otherwise they had ticked a lot of boxes.

@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568 Жыл бұрын

I own the new LCI. The new idrive 8 is absolutely gorgeous. It’s so well designed and works so well. The ‘Hey BMW’ personal assistant is almost flawless. The amount of personalisation is simply incredible. I love the Harmon Kardon system, it is magical to say the least. The exhaust notes and the way it drives sets a new benchmark to an already proven recipe from BMW. The way the M340i puts down its power is so smooth and precise. I had traded in my rear wheel drive G80 M3 competition and would rate the new LCI M340i as much better car overall. Don’t get me wrong is M3 is also a great car but very impractical unless you are driving it on a racetrack. The M340i is the best of both worlds. Comfortable and quick. Plus I have launched in in under 3.8secs matching Matt Watson from Carwow after breaking in the engine after 2000kms. Otherwise a great review Paul.

@AKK5I Жыл бұрын

Mashallah brother I would agree on all points, it makes for a more usable car as a daily driver

@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568 Жыл бұрын

@@AKK5I jazkallah Brother.

@ByronWalter Жыл бұрын

And it can still get very good gas mileage (if you behave).

@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568 Жыл бұрын

@@ByronWalterthat is the hard part. You can’t behave with this car. 😂

@c775361 Жыл бұрын

Not run in yet, but did a 130km drive and restrained myself which was almost impossible. 6.3l/100km.

@richardgong5271 Жыл бұрын

I bought the LCI version of M340i in mid November 2022. The build quality is exceptionally good. The B58 is a gem and handling is superb. Its build quality is so much better than the C300 I've also got. It's quite comfortable but I would rather take my Range Rover for a long trip. The only issue I have with this car is the lack of Comfort Access due to semi conductor chip shortage last year and this option cannot be retrofit unfortunately. Other than that, I'm very happy with it.

@G-Man01 Жыл бұрын

Oh no. Crazy rich Asian has to actually push a button to get the car started! My Beemer, my Merc, my Landrover oh my!

@minigiant8998 Жыл бұрын

@@G-Man01 i use my phone and/or apple watch to open the car and drive. i leave my keys at home a lot now! btw, it's an M3 COMPETITION XDRIVE oh my!

@G-Man01 Жыл бұрын

@@minigiant8998 I don't care. The tone of his post makes it sound like he wipes his butt with gold toilet paper. People like this need to be dropped from their dreamland into reality to see what is going on around them. Money and luxury won't be needed after some perspective.

@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568 Жыл бұрын

@@G-Man01 why the jealousy?

@G-Man01 Жыл бұрын

@@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568 lol. I've owned both BMW cars and motorbikes. I'm not even interested in money. There's no jealousy. Try to comprehend what is being said instead of making up something in your mind.

@rickvulcan2126 10 ай бұрын

Great review. Paul has to be one of the top car reviewers online imo. 👍🏼

@thabisomodisane1435 10 ай бұрын

Yes his voice is not annoying

@DileshaDias Жыл бұрын

What a car! Splendid review as always mate

@DTsoumpas 11 ай бұрын

Great video! Very in-depth and excellent on minor details.

@chrislamb8843 Жыл бұрын

Your reviews are always on point even not hiding bad features of cars very honest , maybe can we get videos on comparing the AEB and parking alerts auto braking features on cars to see what’s better

@pudingaomar6341 Жыл бұрын

Great video mate,always love your videos

@dansearle7024 Жыл бұрын

Carsguide posted a new video an hour ago and haven’t even got 1000 views but already in 2 hours this has nearly 5,000 views. Safe to say car enthusiasts know the right place to go for their reviews Paul 😂

@CarExpertAus Жыл бұрын

💅🏻

@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568 Жыл бұрын

Carsguide is for people who need entertainment just before bed. The two numbties who pretend to be funny are just useless. I watch Carsguide when I need to sleep, which is exactly now.

@gunveercheema2429 Жыл бұрын

I'd pick this over the M3. Much better front end and still has heaps of power

@sunnyg6109 Жыл бұрын

Lol

@minigiant8998 Жыл бұрын

lol

@dar7279 10 ай бұрын

lol

@albertogonzalez1746 Ай бұрын

lol

@simoncouch1523 Жыл бұрын

Another wicked review, thank you 🙏

@AlejandroCruz-hd4ot 11 ай бұрын

Paul really appreciate your reviews, you cover everything in a professional way in just the right amount of time. Pliz review the BMW 330e 2023!

@davidzvezda Жыл бұрын

Great review, you have not menitioned steering wheel numbness which was observed by some of the reviewers especially in the center position. Do you prefer this or pre LCI?

9 ай бұрын

Great review! I have a fully spect M340i xDrive Touring on order and can't wait to have it delivered which I hope will be within the next 6 weeks or so 👍

@MaCcAM40a3 Жыл бұрын

4.26 seconds 0-100 is also pretty conservative, a lot of other tests have seen this thing do mid 3's

@gregtsai666 Жыл бұрын

Love your review Paul, just wondering if you could also included adaptive cruise control and see if each car's behaviour plus if they can achieve stop n go or they will cancel it below certain km/h

@fdmc2278 3 ай бұрын

Very nice all around package with beautiful front , end and side look. Let alone B58 and info system. Really like the review!! BMW did good job with M340i as overall package, HP etc. good job!!!

@anmolgandhi Жыл бұрын

Great review Paul, just a suggestion - when you measure the 80-120 kph time, maybe don’t do it in one go from 0 to 100 as that isn’t indicative of the time it’ll take the car to shift down and get a move on if you were actually at 80 and wanting to overtake. A solution could be to use the cruise control set at 80 and then jam the throttle to get a more realistic figure. Great stuff otherwise, cheers.

@davidt3196 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@fakejake8965 Жыл бұрын

That is how you measure the "bracket acceleration". How do you want to do it? What gear? What mode? Etc etc

@anmolgandhi Жыл бұрын

@@fakejake8965 My view is that overtaking tests should be done in the car’s comfiest settings given that is how it would be driven predominantly and its also the ‘worst-case’ scenario with reference to how fast the car can accelerate. Going from 0-120 in one go means that the car is in the right gear all the time, which isn’t representative of how it would be if you were cruising at 80. More realistically, you jam the throttle at 80 and the car downshifts (which can have its own lag) and then you get a move on.

@RtB68 Жыл бұрын

@@anmolgandhi It's a solid point.

@anmolgandhi Жыл бұрын

@@layne4376 I agree that it is a different measure, I just think that going from 80-120 when going directly from 0 is not representative of what would happen in the real world. The different modes do indeed affect the transmission lag, and knowing how long it will take you to actually get from 80-120 when you need to overtake someone on a highway is more useful (atleast from my POV) versus knowing how fast you can go from 80-120 in the most ideal conditions, which are hardly found in our daily driving.

@revinot Жыл бұрын

Really like the look of these facelift 3-series

@RtB68 Жыл бұрын

Great work mate, as always. Is that the old Fisherman's bend test facility?

@peteprobert6397 Жыл бұрын

Brill review, thanks, …. I pick mine up in 14 days, same interior/exterior . Keen!

@gammah Жыл бұрын

This car looks so dang good!

@salamov963 Жыл бұрын

One of the best looking modern bmws

@matthewmuffett9028 Жыл бұрын

Love the branding on the cups and water bottles

@joelyt2082 Жыл бұрын

No joke like a day ago I was going to ask you to try to review a new m340i

@d.k.1394 Жыл бұрын

Lol

@bls3220 Жыл бұрын

This is a nice review! I drive this model in the USA and it’s interesting to see the differences in the interior. I wanted to mention the breaks he points out in the review. They are extremely “grabby”. BUT, as they break in and you get to learn how to depress them they become easier to modulate comfortably. The breaks are great because they stop effectively but the pedal distance needed is very little. I have owned several Toyota Prius and the brakes remind me of the similar feeling at just the beginning of breaking. I’ve driven mine about 3,000 miles and can break comfortably for my passengers. Otherwise it’s just fine.

@MrE.888 Жыл бұрын

What differences are there on the interior aside from the m sport seats? The cognac lower dash?

@charleschin2612 Жыл бұрын

A very good looking car not overly done I whould definitely drive this as a everyday drive car 👍👍

@pallbag 5 ай бұрын

Great rwview ... what app are you using for the 0-100 and braking test?

@andrewbclee Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous. I want this exact design!

@viktorchernov2392 Ай бұрын

Excellent testing track!

@samy4288 Жыл бұрын

Very nice design, and I love this engine!

@Benny36c91 Жыл бұрын

My lease on a b8 206tsi rline passat is running out, what are your thoughts on grabbing a pre face lifted m340i with low kms versus a Tiguan R?

@robonalabrian6852 10 ай бұрын

Great review

@FastRedPonyCar Жыл бұрын

So interesting that you mention it...I'm wrapping up my 3 year lease with my model 3 performance and while the tech is cool, performance is awesome and auto pilot is amazing for not having to fool with traffic... there is no emotion in it. I just placed and order for a new m340i with the optional m sport exhaust and carbon interior trim and can't wait to get it. I came really close to going for a 2019 M3 DCT competition but despite not being too much more expensive, I really wanted the tech, adaptive cruise and AWD that the m340 has. Also, I would be getting a newer car and the M340i has essentially the same 0-60 time as the F80 M3 DCT. That said, (if buying brand new) the M3P is significantly cheaper both in monthly payments and obviously no fuel cost so that should also be worth considering and I've been enjoying free charging at my office for a couple years.

@garydouglas1978 3 ай бұрын

One of the, if not the best, reviews of this car I have seen. Reverse speed! Who does that? Turning circle is important yet so many omit it. Perhaps a little more real world city driving impressions, however since this is a performance car the test was pertinent. All done in an it's not about me it's about the car manner. Well done and thanks.

@yifan5423 Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, how do you compare this to Supra? Does the engine and gear box feel alike?

@davidkaloudis8776 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic review and fantastic car its what i’m considering, I how its hard to demonstrate but how about pointing out ambient lighting I know the C43 has it but what about the 340

@BimmerDrives Жыл бұрын

Fantastic review! How does it compare vs the X3 M40i? Please share your thoughts in an SUV vs sedan video featuring the M340i vs the X3 M40i!

@BoskiM Жыл бұрын

Comparing brothers together 😂

@bladerunner6087 Жыл бұрын

Just purchased a used 2020 m340i with 34 000 km , love this car

@gnkVLCT Жыл бұрын

Shame they didn't bring this particular driveline for the wagon package here, not sure why as we usually get cool wagons here in OZ :(

@zed5166 Жыл бұрын

So good, love the sedans, have you driven the new hyundai sonata or new lexus IS350

@andrewkennedy9704 Жыл бұрын

Is Aus getting the new prius and if so will you be doing a review on it?

@willryu2773 Жыл бұрын

Paul, you should do a version of the Moose test or Roo test in our case. And along with the suitcase test, show how long the boot depth is. Cardboard 2x4s maybe

@renaat100 Жыл бұрын

Very very good review of an amazing car.

@pwedam Жыл бұрын

I understand the approach of clean interior, but I hate the absence of buttons for basic functions. They should at least have some customizable buttons i.e. changing the phone comnected or activate the surround view.

@minigiant8998 Жыл бұрын

ive gotten use to using the screen for climate. it's an extra button press but dont change temps very often.

@davidalenick1246 10 ай бұрын

They do have 4 customizable buttons hidden in the screen. Still not as good as the preLCI 8 physical buttons front and center.

@pwedam 10 ай бұрын

@@minigiant8998 thats why I dont understand why we would need an extra display for sth we dont use often anyway

@steveturton1425 7 ай бұрын

Great video Paul. Does the 340i come with a spare? It’s been ages since I looked at a new car, I believe manufacturers don’t include any spare. Can this be right? Cheers

@user-gb7dr3zg5z 7 ай бұрын

It comes with a run-flat tire which may not require a spare wheel

@Soldadummy 7 ай бұрын

That comparison will be great

@nocura5767 Жыл бұрын

Love this car - wish list!

@sizakelecomfortmtshweni9530 Жыл бұрын

Head to Head with this BMW, C43 and S4

@Harry_Bl44346 Жыл бұрын

Looks very nice!

@Joninkin Жыл бұрын

Fantastic car, however I'm much more impressed by the CarExpert branded water bottles 😂

@CarExpertAus Жыл бұрын

💅🏻

@matthewgospodarczyk2642 Жыл бұрын

Hey Paul...another great review!!! Good to see you behind the wheel of something that isn't a SUV/UTE hahaha Can I ask, the rear headrests we're all different? Is this a way BMW like to mess with customers OCD hahaha or are they collapsible headrests for the rear?

@c775361 Жыл бұрын

They fold down

@sukheshpd 2 ай бұрын

3:04 There are dots on the back glass of the car. Was the dots on the glass itself or did they appear due to a circular polariser filter used on the camera lens?

@scimitar4323 9 ай бұрын

What app do you use to measure the 0-60 times

@EzaleyFredericSauhi Жыл бұрын

Hey Paul! Why don’t you try to test the infotainment using the central control? I believe as you drive you should try to use the screen please.

@danielbourke3791 Жыл бұрын

You’re not gonna get a better tire then the Michelin pilot sport s.. what would you suggest Paul

@BabaBooeeyy 9 ай бұрын

good review

@bls3220 Жыл бұрын

I want to add to my experience with this car regarding suspension without adaptive suspension. I’ve read in Car & Driver magazine that the adaptive suspension was not noticeable in comparison without. (It’s a $500 USD difference if optioned). The ride is stiff. There is no floating over bumps or more forgiving surfaces. On roads with potholes and rough surfaces it is quite loud in the cabin. You will feel every imperfection. However, on smooth pavement it’s whisper quiet and smooth. Different road surfaces are very annoying to me insofar as noise and handling and experience in a luxury vehicle. I haven’t driven enough cars to give a similarity, but it’s not floating over imperfections.

@kevinrush4411 11 ай бұрын

I own a 2023 BMW M340i X without the Active Suspension and everything you say is true. I wish I would have done a comparison with the Active Suspension before ordering. I also have the run flat tires and some people say they contribute to a stiff ride. Tires can be changed and I'm concidering doing it. That said, the stiff ride is my only disappointment. The car is excellent in all other aspects. Very fun to drive. Beautiful and we'll built.

@davidalenick1246 10 ай бұрын

I have spent plenty of time driving the M340i XDrive with and without adaptive suspension and on different size wheels with and without runflat tires. I am shocked they don’t bring in more cars with the adaptive suspension and/or equip the cars with smaller tires and/or non-runflat tires. The usual setup I see on dealer lots is no adaptive suspension and 19” runflat tires. That’s a horrible ride. To rectify that without spending a fortune I recommend switching to Michelin PS4S or Michelin PS4 AS depending on whether you want a Summer or All-Season tire. It will massively calm down the ride. It will also improve grip but will sacrifice some gas mileage.

@cindyleung6903 Жыл бұрын

yes please for comparison of remote/phone connective to car :) thanks

@delanobritz8679 Жыл бұрын

This car i think is the one to buy if you are in this segment... Close to a perfect vehicle for the segment.

@Screaming-Trees 4 ай бұрын

How reliable are these? I am considering a new one.

@Shaggy12321 Жыл бұрын

I'm torn between getting this and the M440i Coupe... I personally prefer the styling on the M440i (shock I know), and I also personally like iDrive 7 more than the new iDrive 8, with a physical gear selector and temp control buttons, and with screens that look far better designed that aren't gigantic iPad's glued onto the dash! The only thing swaying me towards the LCI M340i is the fact it's the 'newer' model, and it feels nice to have the newest iteration.

@jhineric_ Жыл бұрын

The new will be old in a few anyways! Sounds like you got your answer already mate, pick the one you'll love just as much down the line even if it ain't the newest trendiest one aye?

@IamJay02 Жыл бұрын

Get a Toyota

@Shaggy12321 Жыл бұрын

@@jhineric_ Fair point! I do love that 4-Series design!

@Shaggy12321 Жыл бұрын

@@IamJay02 I'd rather die

@Senninha1960 Жыл бұрын

totally agree mate

@bmelbourne190 Жыл бұрын

Long live the sedan!

@joelrobertson6678 Жыл бұрын

best car on the market pound-for-pound

@mharro88 Жыл бұрын

Prefer last gens interior honestly

@marcustowner5448 Жыл бұрын

Which app do you use for your performance figures Paul?

@CarExpertAus Жыл бұрын

We use this one; www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/this-cheap-gps-device-lets-you-performance-test-your-car-like-a-pro

@Roadrunnerz45 Жыл бұрын

i'd love that comparison for mobile app features. you mentioned on the tesla app that was by far the best.

@vsboy2577 Жыл бұрын

Finally are proper car on this channel

@siphosethusithole8192 Жыл бұрын

This is my dream car

@wildcat1065 Жыл бұрын

I see this car has MIchelin Pilot sport 4s tyres . I have changed from the Bridgestone runflats mine came with to the Non runflat 4S's but cannot get information on correct tyre pressure for the 4S. If anyone who has this car with 19" 4S's could you please let me know what pressure BMW recommend ? I have tried Michelin who just referred me to BMW - who I'm now waiting to reply. Thanks for any help.

@rodneynicholls6537 Жыл бұрын

big fan of the inline 6

@vivekgopinathan6960 Жыл бұрын

Paul, could you please review x3 m40i?

@AbutiNeo_051 11 ай бұрын

this it's insane🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙆🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️

@melgtr9580 Жыл бұрын

Is any chance can we have vw arteon test video please 😊

@markhankin467 8 ай бұрын

Got an m340i touring recently and it's brilliant. I don't think it's possible to get a more complete package for the money.

@PABP21 6 ай бұрын

is it true it has decent gas milage for the type of power it has?

@SamSam-ky8wp Жыл бұрын

Best ever street everyday sedan

@yeelee8827 10 ай бұрын

Is there no ambient light?

@rokana9641 Жыл бұрын

Yes, do the remote access test

@leemace9638 Жыл бұрын

Great car even better in estate form 👍🇦🇺

@IamJay02 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@BennyStLeger Жыл бұрын

*wagon

@IamJay02 Жыл бұрын

@@BennyStLeger you know people other than Americans exist right

@stf3912 Жыл бұрын

what color name is this? very stunning

@davidalenick1246 10 ай бұрын

I heard you say the rear could use more grip but you were in sport plus when you said that. They purposefully designed the car to let the rear end come out in sport plus mode for the fun factor. If you want it to stick, stay in comfort mode. You’ll have more grip.

@afrikengunner Жыл бұрын

I reckon you should to that comparison including a fuel one too. As in vpower vs utlimate98 vs caltex 98 vs United 24 98... which fuel is better, lasts longer and more efficient

@KingMalborGaming Жыл бұрын

Can you please review the BMW 420i?

@gregorylouiscoleman 10 ай бұрын

Have a 2023...the B58 is definitely lively. Pretty much one and only problem is no manual option. To me, you just aren't truly connected to the car unless it has a manual..but all in all, great car.. combination of the power and fuel efficiency is fantastic. Brakes...they are eh

@NgohOiNei Жыл бұрын

Did you replace the Supra for this?

@rubinantony Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul what colour is it? Brooklyn Grey?

@PeterKelly-ly8xp Жыл бұрын

Skyscraper Grey

@Fourrings80 Жыл бұрын

Yeah... once I saw the 2023 changes I went out and got a 2022.

@amanbajwa1833 5 ай бұрын

Always buy the current model

@Fourrings80 5 ай бұрын

@@amanbajwa1833Not at all.

@thisistygtv973 10 ай бұрын

If only they had put a little better wing on the back and better exhaust pipes should have a option for a m style exhaust but it’s nice

@malsmith2012 Жыл бұрын

Great review Paul... I love these things. Why BMW don't give us the M340i wagon and a wagon with the diesel B57 is just madness especially as the UK get them .. I'd by one in a heartbeat.. From watching plenty of reviews and dyno tests of the mighty B58 and seeing the 0 to 100 times the cars run including the X5's powered by them it's pretty obvious that BMW haven't been honest ( fine with me 😄) with the power output of the engine. Most seem to make the 285 at the wheels indicting well over 300 flywheel kw..

@tim9241 Жыл бұрын

Sadly wagons don’t sell well, particularly down under. Most car makers avoid them these days given everyone wants an SUV…

@oliver_mendi Жыл бұрын

At least we get a 330i and M3 Comp wagons in Aus

@keynesianeconomics4113 Жыл бұрын

@@tim9241 Just ordered a Mazda 6 Anniversary turbo wagon as it's one of the few sensible but quick wagons on the market. Honestly, if they're already making the quick BMW wagons for the UK, it's not a big deal bringing a few here especially considering we get the slower wagon already. Would be a non-issue financially and from an import standpoint.

@angeloudy Жыл бұрын

I would get one if they bring the wagon variant.

@swarupsiddu6296 7 ай бұрын

What's the color of the exterior

@metalstorm45 9 ай бұрын

Nice review. Thx. I do have one question. The US gets this car with a mild 48v hybrid system. Australia don't get this 48v system...so I'd imagined Australian varient would be slightly slower?