BMW M340i vs BMW 3 Series

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW M340i and BMW 3 Series. The BMW M340i price is Rs. 74.90 Lakh and BMW 3 Series price is Rs. 41.40 Lakh. The BMW M340i is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. M340i provides the mileage of 13.02 kmpl and 3 Series provides the mileage of 19.62 kmpl.

M340i vs 3 Series Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	M340i	3 Series
Price	Rs. 74.90 Lakh	Rs. 41.40 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	1995 cc
Power	369 bhp	188 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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BMW M340i

xDrive

Rs. 74.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series

320d Sport [2019-2020]

Rs. 41.40 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW M340i

xDrive

BMW 3 Series

320d Sport [2019-2020]

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	4.4
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm	400 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	13.02View Mileage Details	19.62View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	768
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing	Dual Link Strut
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle	Five Arm Multi Link Suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 40 R19	225 / 50 R17
Rear Tyres	255 / 35 R19	225 / 50 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Grey	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Manual

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather + Alcantara	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors		Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Mediterranean Blue Metallic
	Dravit Grey Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Arctic Race Blue	Mineral Grey Metallic
	Black Sapphire Metallic	Alpine White
	Fire Red	Alpine White

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M340i vs 3 Series Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW M340i and BMW 3 Series?

BMW M340i price is Rs. 74.90 Lakh and BMW 3 Series price is Rs. 41.40 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between M340i and 3 Series is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the xDrive variant, mileage of M340i is 13.02kmpl and for the 320d Sport [2019-2020] variant, mileage of 3 Series is 19.62kmpl. Thus making 3 Series the most fuel efficient as compared to M340i

Q: How is the performance of M340i compared to 3 Series?

For the xDrive variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of M340i produces 369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm of torque. For the 320d Sport [2019-2020] variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of 3 Series produces 188 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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BMW M340i vs BMW 3 Series

Length (mm)	4713	4709
Width (mm)	1827	1827
Height (mm)	1440	1442
Wheelbase (mm)	2851	2851
Kerb Weight (kg)		1660

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	57

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	40000