Car and Driver - USA (2019-12)

Three-Peat

Highs: 382 reasons to smile, plus a great ride. Lows: Manual

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2020 BMW M340i ~ BY JARED GALL

As Tested

$66,820

$88,095

Curb Weight

3813 lb

3651 lb

0.96g 0.98g

test results compared

Despite being down 62 horsepower,

the M340i is neck and neck with

the last-gen automatic-equipped

M3 Competition. The M340i is

also more than 20 grand less.

2020 BMW M340i

2016 BMW M3 Competition Package

the numbers

Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive,

5-passenger, 4-door sedan

Base/As Tested .............. $54,995/$66,820

Engine: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC

24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head,

direct fuel injection

Displacement ......................... 183 cu in, 2998 cc

Power ..................................... 382 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque ................................ 369 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm

Transmission: 8-speed automatic

Dimensions

• Wheelbase ................................................. 112.2 in


• L/W/H ...................................... 185.7/71.9/56.4 in


• Curb Weight .............................................. 3813 lb
  Fuel Economy


• EPA Comb/City/Hwy ............... 25/22/30 mpg


• C/D Observed ......................................... 23 mpg

Rolling Start, 5–60 mph

4.7 sec

4.6 sec

Braking, 70–0 mph

156 ft

146 ft

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