2020 BMW M340i Review - The Best M Performance BMW

We go for a drive in the 2020 BMW M340i
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[@TheStraightPipes]

BMW M340i, Genesis G70, Mercedes-AMG C43, Audi S4? Or something else...?

[@ivo3756]

M340i

[@AvgBackSeatGamer]

Nissan Maxima

[@rubberbandmandestruction390]

Prowler

[@YuriTereshyn]

Rubber Band Man Destruction prowler

[@nathancalouro4037]

Looks wise, Beamer. Otherwise, wagons for life! C43!

[@lazarus2249]

Who’s here in 2023 looking at buying a 2020 m340 lol

[@Jayyflee]

Me lmaoooo

[@grandmastagrimm8773]

Do you know if the 2020 shares the same engine as the Supra ? Or which year did that start ?

[@Jayyflee]

@@grandmastagrimm8773yeah it does share the same engine

[@Jayyflee]

⁠@@grandmastagrimm8773b58 is what the engine is called

[@samuelfreericks168]

@@grandmastagrimm8773the 2020 supra used a variant of the gen 1 B58 but the 2020 m340i used the gen 2 B58 and so does the 21+ supra

[@madpistol]

M340i owner here. I can confirm that this is one of the best models that BMW makes. The B58 is literally perfection.

[@sheltonduplessis6249]

same bro same, enjoy

[@misterdragzon]

Same haha it still surprises

[@twizzy4856]

Is it reliable and hard to get

[@final_mile_music9713]

Agreed. I love mine. The best, last six pot BMW.

[@Tomk916]

I have a 2017 340i. B58 is amazing

[@hrdornelas]

It’s cool seeing how far you’ve come and how far you’re getting. Manufacturers are watching, they recognize the value you guys are adding to their brands and I agree. Keep up the great work. Solid video guys. 👍🏼

[@heesoochoi3509]

My realistic dream car

[@anabang1251]

For me as well. My cheaper alternative would be i30N Fastback ^^

[@Sjlundie]

Cries in danish. This car starts at $135k~ in Denmark

[@f181234]

Sjlundie go to Germany and pick one up for €65k and drive it back

[@Sjlundie]

@@f181234 it's the import taxes that costs the same as the car.

[@motivationpouretudier2460]

@@anabang1251 It's the same for me ;) N-line or this

[@tommytexter4054]

4.4s 0-100 that BMW “claims” is so damn underrated. I tested it a few times with my Nokian snow tires(not performance winter tires) and got 4.02s with no passenger but full tank of gas.

[@jesseschreiber3289]

Yeah, they claim the 5100 pound M760i has only 601 horsepower but a 3.6 0-60

[@fadilrahman2157]

There advertised figures are way less than the engine actually producing at the crank... My friend got his M5 CS dynoed and it's churning out behemoth 700HP+ (stock) (BMW states 635HP for it)

[@TasteTheRambo]

14:13 how to talk trash in Canadian: "Take THAT, European designer guy who was also really nice."

[@jrharryman32]

Yeah thats what its all aboot.

[@peterzebot9863]

It's "How a Canadian trash talks" - Did you even graduate high school?

[@Ashkanman]

People still believe Canadians are polite? Lol generalizing 😍😍

[@treyfyffe2964]

Love your videos. You both are a blast and always excited to see a new video up to watch. Thank you for all the hard work you do!

[@c-fb]

Had an F30 335ix with MPPK when I lived in Germany. Loved it! Flooring it at 200 km/h and how that engine would shift lower gear in an instant and rev like a freak and push you back to the seat, jeez i loved that! I’m really happy with my RRS now as its much more suitable for the Scandinavian climate and speed limits , but man, that BMW stole my heart❤️

[@timothycoyne5874]

A few months ago I test drive a CPO 340i 6-speed manual with the ZHP package, and fell in love with it. That car’s inline 6 is so smooth, and fast! Hoping there will still be a few low mileage examples around with a stick in a couple years when I can afford one.

[@keving1799]

I am on mile 1,500 of my 2021 M340i and I am loving it. What a fun car to drive and the power is absolutely underreported. I live in Denver so the air is thinner up here but you can still feel the necessary growl when needed. I test drove both the C43 and the M340i before I bought and although the gurgles and pops of the Merc were a little better I made the right choice in purchasing the BMW. Great review guys - definitely know your stuff!

[@pipikakachu]

I have the same car and I love it. I had to code the features that remembers what mode you are in when you shut down and the car is a bit quiet but it’s amazing.

[@Gerry926]

I just got a 2021 with only 4k miles. How is yours holding up? Still have it?

[@rachidfinge8601]

Subscribed after just watching 3 minutes of this video. Love what you guys are doing! 🤘

[@stasdavis9012]

@TheStraightPipes Awards episode will be epic! I really want to see that guys! Make it happen👍👍👍

[@everybitfitmesaazpersonalf4021]

Proud owner of a 2020 BMW m340i in Portamao Blue Metallic. Awesome German car and far more agile, torquey and exhilarating than my 2019 Camaro 2SS.

[@yourmomfatachacks7976]

Nice. I just picked up a 2021 M340i in Grey Metallic. Awesome cars!

[@Wallriss]

@@yourmomfatachacks7976 how is the exhaust sound? I heard some mixed reviews about the difference between 2020 and 2021 exhaust.

[@zeeke2719]

@@Wallriss Just picked up my 2021 earlier this week. Before getting it, I was upset it wouldn't have the burbles of a 2020.... Once I sat in the drivers seat... IDGAF lol. It still sounds awesome and makes some great sounds.

[@isserdigan2835]

@@Wallriss get an AWE exhaust.. tell the dealr you dont like the exhaust... ask for 2K off to pay for it 😉

[@ChannelTrooper]

Nice cars are becoming like video games. Buy the DLC...

[@99-Zulu]

Pretty soon they'll advertise that the engine is capable of x amount of power. But you'll need to have this certain tune for a year for x amount of money.

[@99-Zulu]

@@1betterthanyou1 Well I trying to get to where it was only temporary. At least with the re-flash it's stays there until you disengage it. So kind of like a subscription service to get the extra power. Where you pay monthly or yearly to keep that extra power.

[@jdfd4906]

Anthony Weeks fuck me

[@BeesonsCars]

“Increase your allotted battery capacity for $6,000!”

[@Matt-re4et]

@@99-Zulu Tesla lmao

[@kclark8080]

Well done Gents! You guys are spot on with your takes. And you both stick to your individual preferences so well. That's how I knew Yuri would take the Benz and Jakub, the Bimmer. I enjoyed another great vid.

[@amolgill7480]

Almost at 600k congratulations 🔥🔥

[@MrVroom1]

That sounds fantastic from the outside. Sounds so much better than the outgoing M3/M4

[@RealtorGarage]

Best music on KZbin for car reviewers easily, and I guess the reviews are pretty good too 💪🏽

[@geebee2276]

Watched plenty of performance vehicle reviews but only just found your channel. These are by far the best. Have subscribed.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks ❤️

[@jelleey]

I don't know much about cars, never cared about cars much less sporty(?) cars, but I had to do some research on the BMW M series and ended up on your channel *and* have been here for about an hour. You guys make it so entertaining to watch even when I don't really understand what's going on! Subscribed c:

[@JonBecker81]

Why the hell does BMW charge for Apple CarPlay when just about every other car on the market with an infotainment comes with it standard with no subscription? I hate that shit. That makes me not want to buy this car for that very reason. If you’re spending $60k plus you should at least get things like that standard.

[@theboldfuture2341]

Jon Becker the more you spend on a car, the more you get gouged with options. Why does apple charge $200 to go from 128gb to 256gb on a new MacBook? Because they can.

[@mnoovurvi]

Good for you, I on the other hand want to buy it for that reason. I am buying a car, not a fucking phone or computer. Those fuckers shove their noses everywhere, you can't fart or pick your nose without google and apple knowing about it and giving you an app for it.

[@JonBecker81]

Nick that’s not really the point.

[@kclark8080]

More than likely You can ask the dealer to cover the cost. But charging for it is ridiculous.

[@JonBecker81]

K Clark I find dealers getting harder and harder to negotiate with. They’re all starting to lean towards “this is the price, take it or leave it”. Or “corporate won’t allow us to do that, I really wish I could.”

[@BrandonBousquet]

M2 Competition is basically my dream car right now but based on price in a couple years, this may be what I go after. Interested in other specs of this one now! Great review

[@hhanjali]

Love your reviews guys, keep up a good work 👍🏻

[@gusserks5609]

the seriousness and intensity of the way how Yuri said “the audios gonna be way off” made me lol

[@Paul_M109]

I have a 2018 S4. Love it. Havent driven the C43 or the M340. I really like both of those as well. Would be a REALLY tough choice for me between the C43 or M340. I think I would go C43 because I like the interior a lot better. Their 12 inch display and you can option those awesome AMG Performance seats in it which look amazing.

[@bentalker]

Nice test and car! Always wondered how much you have to push on the accelerator to activate the launch control while following the entire process (sport+ , DSC off, manual gear etc)

[@kirkwcowgill]

I love these guys so much I post a comment before even watching the vid. I know it's gonna be great!

[@Jorge.Moreira]

You guys are on a roll with amazing videos

[@krispewkrem3]

The review I’ve been waiting for!!! *cries in E46 M3* I just want a B58 and I’m a bit turned on by AWD.

[@dogdoc1]

I also like the blue/tan (cognac) color combo. It looks both classy and sporty👍

[@dinaaads]

You guys are chill dudes. not annoying. and i like your reviews. keep it up :)

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks!

[@PLaTerra]

M340ix for sure. Just ordered the 2022! Thanks for the video!

[@Mc88Flyy]

Damn. That sound at launch. It moved. I swear i felt it move. Omgomgomg

[@hiro6406]

Its synthetic speaker sounds

[@drsipp407]

Hiro it’s not though. The speakers make the real engine sound louder in the interior. The sound isn’t fake

[@ikybaiiki]

I love how they been reviewing all the prettiest BMW's

[@rnajarro11]

im not gonna lie... I LOVE THAT LAUNCH CONTROL IS YOUR NEW GIMMICK!!!! SO AWESOME!!!!!

[@mfdr1000]

You guys are easily the most entertaining car review show. I love how you subtlety(not so subtle) muted your hater on twitter.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks! We have a hater?

[@mfdr1000]

@@TheStraightPipes that dude you guys muted on this episode haha

[@anabang1251]

Hyundai/Kia has a great lane keep assist. My 2017 Hyundai i30 does as well and on the Autobahn it can pretty much drive for itself.

[@Hustwick]

Same with my 2019 i20 (and it has Android Auto/Apple Car play as standard).

[@augustus6070]

Korean manufacturers make great cars nowadays

[@rook3364]

Both good cars but need better security easy to steal

[@rockervdrive]

I'm with Yuri about cones. They are kinda scary. I once saw a cone rip off a stock side skirt of a ND Miata at an autocross.

[@MrRedsi]

Saw that notification got super excited!!!

[@guidoalessio3967]

Congrats on your 600k subs guys!! keep up!

[@Trendyflute]

My friend has been working at a BMW dealer for years now, and he's been very consistent in his belief that the M340i (both F80 and G20 generations) is among the best, if not the best, all-around cars that BMW makes. The latest 40i motor is clearly past 400/400 HP/TQ at the crank, if not getting close to the 450/450 range...a B58 M40i-powered car is basically running around with the equivalent to a C6 or C7 Corvette V8. It's really nutty performance for a regular production 3-series.

[@kennethsmith6899]

You both should get an award for the best car reviewers 😁👍🏾🏆🏅

[@TheStraightPipes]

How nice of you!

[@jakegingrich7214]

Outside of the 3 best in the industry.

[@uppiliplants]

@@TheStraightPipes No doubt about it

[@jasonsfam]

Just got my 2021 M340i Friday night. Love it!

[@taskeenkr8578]

I loved both of u guys I loved to watch u guys Keep it up 👍

[@benjaminpohl]

As a driver of an F80 M3, I'm very exited to see how good this new platform is. I can only imagine how good the G80 will be.

[@bbeboarding]

RIP to this comment lol

[@jameshegarty1097]

Brilliant, I really can’t wait for my Portimao Blue M340i to arrive after your favourable review. Just 3 weeks to go 🤪

[@TheStraightPipes]

Congrats!

[@jameshegarty1097]

By the way, I pick M340i over C43 lol obviously. How was the steering compared to the 330i you reviewed, is it much better or just the same? Cheers mate

[@imaadh]

I ended up getting a manual M240i after your review. Good to know this gen is good too.

[@dirkcurritzki9585]

Just realized you guys already got 600k+ subs.. congrats

[@markhatch123]

So this is my 7th! BMW, including an M (I refer to that period as my high-maintenance significant other phase) and I have to tell you, this is my favorite one ever. Great review. I'll just differ on a couple of points...for a dedicated BMW driver, we don't want the looks to change much, and we don't want it blinged out. I buy these because they're mostly sleepers. Also the gauges aren't that bad. Just reprogram the center panels for the sport displays if they make you happy :). The interior now feels more high-end over all. But it's ALL about the driver and the drive here. And this car is the perfect poised partner when you need that, and the naughty and racy one when you need that.

[@yorumluyorum927]

So true

[@blocksource4192]

7th bmw? My entire family only owns 3...

[@Accurize2]

Yuri: “This car’s insane, like straight up. But, I’ve gotta draw the line somewhere.” Alfa Romeo Guila Quadrifiolo: “Hold my vino.”

[@Knockthefout]

Yeah that guilia and genesis g70 have been kicking sports sedan market. And there's jaguar project 8 too. But i know bmw will fck em all 😂😂

[@swflluxury5695]

Love you reviews guys!

[@Lololol24LA]

I watch this video every month, this interior spec is exactly how I am going to order mine

[@jaydogon8890]

Color of coffee cup magically changes starting at 14:00. I always suspected Canadians knew magic.

[@DougOfTheAntarctic]

Now sponsored by McDonalds?

[@jaydogon8890]

@@alankingchiu ...if only it wasn't so cold up there

[@davidg4026]

You mean "Colour" of coffee cup... Gotta use proper Canadian spelling!

[@jaydogon8890]

@@davidg4026 Apologies! haha

[@iangitonga6917]

Definitely a big BMW fan.... Like this car is just insane 💯🏁

[@allenzhang362]

I leased a M340 thanks to your video! Love it so much!

[@lynx_eyed9623]

Allen Zhang Nice! Still driving my F21 116d until it dies 😂

[@petercoppolino4872]

Keep up the good reviews!

[@Sickwitit18]

Yuruy! I've done a burnout in our Prowler. But I don't think we've ever had to get new tires so they're old

[@steevynovirus_f3099]

Holla at u guys great review for the ULTIMATE_DRIVING_MACHINE

[@calyee3558]

Love the M340! I drove the M240 for a week or so and fell in love with it! Would love that feeling with the practicality of a sedan. :)

[@DD-hj3sj]

M240i is a much more fun car.

[@gab000]

respect my authoritah !!!! loved the SP reference there hahaha

[@DomV123]

This will be my next car, in a couple years when it drops in the 30k range I’m definitely going to pick one of these up

[@princekittipon6510]

Me too 2022 version tho when lease is up in 2024

[@krispewkrem3]

7:00 Me, any time I ride in someone's car: "Yo, BUILD SOME BOOOOST. MOAR MOAR. MOAR. MOAAARRR." Full send!

[@abbashaider8668]

BMW Canada gave you a shoutout on their FB page. It wasn't an official post but they commented this video on their 2020 BMW M340i post on August 20. Pretty cool to see auto manufacturers mentioning your channel. Just hope it doesn't influence future reviews.

[@89chae]

Thanks for the another great vid

[@avishkarsingh744]

Nothing beats the driving dynamics of a BMW. M340I for me all day any day. The 0-100 time is actually closer to 3.8 secs as tested in other vids I've seen

[@final_mile_music9713]

With roll out, yes. Without, no.

[@final_mile_music9713]

@@layne4376 I actually own an M340 xdrive. It’s quick, but the M340i is not 3.8s to 62mph (100kph).

[@thebest8377]

One of the best BMW's on market, I absolutely agree with Jakub! But you can't spec it with cooled seats, because there is no option like this on G20 now :(

[@TheStraightPipes]

Ya my bad about the seats

[@CarLifeBrothers]

You guys are amazing reviewers. Great video! Learning a lot from you guys!

[@bruceweiss4255]

Hi guys. I always enjoy and look forward to your reviews; I get to laugh and learn at the same time. But you outdid yourselves when, in the M340i review, you referred to the head-up display. We each have 1 head; why would we need a "heads-up display" as it is always called these days. Great job, please keep it up.

[@Osa713]

I can’t stop laughing at how they casually muted that one twitter user 🤣

[@matthewfawaz2247]

Time stamp?

[@JM-kx7dh]

@@matthewfawaz2247 5:35

[@tydawidowski6245]

Bmw still the best.. M2 is one of the best cars I've ever driven

[@user-fi5hc9um6q]

ive had the honor to own one for a few months, had it stock, wanted to do a stage 2 but i didnt do it, this engine is amazing even as stock, 382hp is ALOT. it did 270 without problems.

[@n1k3inthehouse]

This car I’ll get in a few years I love how it sounds and how it looks

[@TheNTGamez]

That exhaust sounds so pumped in, too bad it's so extremely noticable.

[@justinryan8473]

The B58 exhaust with the MPPSK sounds amazing stock.

[@671021]

pay more for what you already paid...sad to see BMW goes EA...

[@CrazyBar50cal]

Goes......did you not see how many option the last gen 3 series had. There was like 80 pay for options compared to like 20 now. BMW went full EA in 2012.

[@acz88]

Are you stupid? I want options. Why do I want everything standard and have to pay a higher price for shit I don’t want or use?

[@matte8441]

Shane Barrett True. Including stupid ones like folding rear seats. My 09 E90 sadly didn’t have that box ticked . They charged extra for AUX as well, a feature than came standard on my 2010 Golf GTI.

[@HC_15819]

The subscription charges haven been rolled back. Received the letter in December 2019

[@embakubmotoring]

Really enjoyed the video chaps. I'm just worried that this car will have a better tone than the upcoming M3, just like the M2 Competition and normal M2.

[@mr.gratitude7594]

Guys great entertaining and informative video, again. Tell me out of all you've driven so far in terms of a sedan what would you buy as the daily driver, factoring in the performance, comfort, looks, and tech aka infotainment???

[@GranTurismoJunky]

Lol I once won an award from my old local autocross for being the “Cone Killer of the Year” 😅

[@ilarionasavgoustou7427]

Congrats on the 600k guys..a little earlier

[@himanshuraj007]

This is how you make a review with all the real pop's

[@dazinomiller3991]

Straight pipes award 👏🏽

[@TheSpeedcow]

Okay that's actually hilarious that Kia tweeted about the "award" you gave them

[@Keplaffintech]

I feel like BMW actually do care about building the 'ultimate driving machine'. They keep a straight six over moving to a 4-cyl, they chose the best automatic transmission on the market, refined the traction control so that it's perfect, rear bias AWD. They just know what driving enthusiasts want.

[@MrEbrahim019]

I LOVE THE NEW TAIL LIGHTS!

[@chucknorris5141]

How does the camera that watches your eyes work if you're wearing sunglasses? Still work or can you not wear them?

[@respectiveperspectiv]

I wear them all the time, I guess you can 'cheat' the system, downside is it will not recognize you dosing away as quickly.

[@DarcersTech]

It uses IR cameras which can see through sunglasses. Similar to Face ID on iPhone. (Also works in pitch black.)

[@hsvr]

Chuck Norris you’re not allowed to wear shades, says it in the car manual and your warranty may be void if you do unfortunately

[@rymdhundar]

You should get your hands on the Polestar 1 when possible. Edit: And Polestar 2 also!

[@markkibbe1802]

I second this.

[@lasagneman5586]

I fourth this.

[@quikagc5]

Congrats on 600,000!!

[@kenm7074]

I think it’s time for you guys to start using your own merch for those cup holder tests👌

[@cletusmcyokel]

"Is that Timo Glock?" 😂

[@victor_ma_ds]

I hope the 40i engine goes to the new 3 series Touring ❤

[@MichasTechTV]

Victor Donoso you can get an M340i XDrive touring in Europe.

[@victor_ma_ds]

@@MichasTechTV 😪 On UK configurator it's only available the 330d engine as the top range engine

[@MichasTechTV]

Hmm okay. I think it will also come to the uk because here in Germany we have the product page already but also not the configurator. www.bmw.de/de/neufahrzeuge/m/m340i/2019/bmw-m340i-xdrive-touring-entdecken.html

[@victor_ma_ds]

@@MichasTechTV Thank you 💪🏻

[@mabeast502]

Sucks it not coming to the us apparently. There goes my dreams of buying one. USD *drum sound*

[@rukshandesilva9831]

Dear Yuri & Jakub your vids are awesome!! 💪 When are you doing the new BMW 4 series?? :)

[@TYFLOL]

I really like the looks of this car, that grill looks really nice

[@soldierviejo8224]

M340i all day, any day and everyday!!

[@Piketom1]

I love the exterior style of the new BMWs. I just really wish that the digital instrument cluster was not standard. What happened to having simple, stylish gauges?

[@ostreds]

Hate the digital dash display. Had a 2019 330i loaner....hated looking it

[@entreptiles]

I purchased a brand new 2019 M5 last month and I much prefer its instrument cluster over my husband's 2020 X7.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Designers get very stupid and try to reinvent the wheel every chance they get

[@anonymous47873]

@@bluesrocker33 i would generally disagree, but i own this car and i gotta say the dash gauges are fantastic. no issue.

[@a-lo1567]

This car is so amazing! I saw some tuning for this car and the hp and tq both get to about 460! 👍😱

[@UniqShoppe]

Thanks for USD direct conversation. However could you specify base price or as tested please. Great review as always. I think the BMW feels smaller and lighter especially when driving aggressively. The other cars can do it but BMW feels like it enjoys it more. I agree the gauge cluster looks like they tried harder to make it different from the competition and ended up with something usable rather than enjoyable to look at.

[@clintondaseman5789]

Can you please mention, the torque in nm pls. Love your work from Cape Town, South Africa.

[@MithunKalan]

heres an idea for a new series. car configurator reviews

[@NauticaloneEd]

I agree with you about the gauges too!

[@fernandoa6507]

That m3 design you made looked perfect lol