BMW F30 340i vs BMW F30 335i - Side By Side Comparison

[@Progamer8012]

Literally finally a video between both LCI and pre LCI models and their strongest engines! Will go for the 2018 now

[@kevspec]

Kevin Rivera it’s definitely worth the premium. B58 stock feels just about as powerful as a stage 1 bm3 n55. Also, the interior updates and exterior lighting updates give the car a more premium feel and i simply love all the changes bmw made. Although, the 335 is still a great car. You can’t go wrong with either one.

[@kaiichinose9590]

The reason the fog lights are on some models is because they dont hvae the track package. The track and handling package removes the fog lights in place of better air ducts and coolers and upgraded brakes. Great video comparison very clear and concise. Keep up the great work.

[@hashimkay140]

Good informative video, been waiting for a proper comparison 👍🏼

[@greatness_arives925]

Thanks brother! This had what I needed. I’m deff going for the 2018 model!

[@5tmvgy4k]

Exactly what I was looking for. Will subscribe for sure.

[@YamiKage.]

This video was exactly what I needed to see

[@dimi3391]

I made it the end and gave it a thumbs up. Thanks for the info - it was very beneficial.

[@nickdipalma8516]

great comparison! thanks for the video

[@bryanm.3026]

good job on the vid, and appreciate the info about the unplugged exhaust. just bought a '15 335i GT and noticed this was disconnected. I'm looking to go single exhaust and BM3 stage 1...hoping it will sound at least a little like my old '97 TT Supra

[@smokiebaer]

I love the performance of the newer headlights and taillights but love the look of the old ones much better. Im pretty sure the M performance sticker as an option came with the M performance package. Otherwise it was just an aftermarket sticker. Also, the cold weather package in my f30 335i came with heated steering wheel and heated rear seats. I subscribed just to see the side by side race.

[@fabiusmaximuscunctator7390]

The indicator lever is different. Moreover there is now a "AUTO" position for the rain sensor. I have an F30 318d myself and the LCI updates are really worth it, especially the 6WB and the completely reworked idrive system.

[@chrissantos8888]

great job! have a '15 428i very similar to your 335i. love the b58 engine in the 340i tho.

[@carsinourdna9388]

Great video, 👍🏼

[@bradgreer2876]

Very nice vid...Another notable difference between powerplants are the water pumps and the deck design. The electric water pump on the n55 will usually fail about every 60k miles and can be incredibly difficult to change. And the B58 has a closed deck so that an upgraded FMIC is usually not require when doing bolt on mods.

[@thomasburns3345]

I’m sorry but this funny. What you’re saying doesn’t make sense. You are talking about two totally unrelated things. The block design has nothing to do with intercooler choice. Yes the n55 is open deck and the b58 is closed deck. All this changes is that b58 is stronger structurally, and should had less issues holding higher power. Now onto the intercooler, the reason you do not see intercooler upgrades for the b58 is because the b58 has an air-to-water intercooler which is integrated into the intake manifold. The n55 has a traditional air-to-air inter-cooling setup, so it’s very beneficial to put a larger tank in an area that it can catch the coldest, highest volume air flow. That’s why you see a FMIC or Front Mounted InterCooler on so many 335i is that it makes more power by more efficiently cooling the post turbo (or charge) air prior to it hitting the combustion chamber. This is one of the many tricks the b58 has and why it performs so well, the air-to-water setup is both more efficient for heat removal unlike the entire system is soaked, and also cools the air literally right before it enters the head.

[@sentoneYYC]

Headlights with the preLCI were partially LED - the main light was Xenon, the daylight (halos) were LED since 2011

[@jameswonnacott1424]

I have a 2015 f30 335 and it has fog lights, and yes with the msport pack. Not that this really matters, but comments do help with views. 👍

[@zim1147]

For any of the b58 generation cars that are a 3 or 4 series f platform, fog lights are standard. They are deleted when you get the factory track and handling pack because the space where the fog-lights would occupy are replaced by extra oil coolers. The track handling pack gave the car the extra oil coolers (from the M3), upgraded front/rear breaks, and adaptive suspension.....The N55 or pre LCI (facelift) F generation 3/4 series never had fog lights until mid cycle 2015 builds, where they put fog lights standard on M sport models on the cars until the end of their production. All non Msport models for every 3/4 series always had fog-lights...

[@mudfiend]

my non m sport 2012 335i f30 has fog lights lol

[@johnl9433]

The fog lights are removed on the m package IF you add the track and handling package as well.

[@JustAwesome2020]

Cool video👍

[@rubaldo5599]

Hey would u make a video of showing all the possible package n stuff on f30 by that i mean upgrades for interior and sport packages etc

[@cleverusernamecl5532]

Very nicely done! Now where is the drag race?!!!!

[@kevspec]

DL Black if this comment gets 20 likes I’ll make a video strictly comparing their speed :)

[@iraqtv11]

KBnotstock there he got 20 likes

[@kevspec]

BMW loooooks like i have to do it for the boys

[@kevspec]

BMW stock 340i vs stock(ish) 335i rolls coming soon everyone stay tuned

[@iraqtv11]

KBnotstock come on my man it’s been 3 months.... lol

[@Eddy-09]

Great video. Can you do a video comparison of an F30 340i vs G20 M340i?

[@Juanscars]

Wow! Nice vid!

[@kkirilow21]

Man clean that cars :D

[@jamespogo7478]

very detail. I did not notice that 335 has a six pistons brake.

[@billblonco]

Led headlights are also optional on the 335i

[@jackthomas6567]

i like your content you should upload more

[@kevspec]

Jack Thomas i really appreciate that man. Next video will be uploaded within the next week!

[@blogs5662]

Good Video

[@fastbladeproductions7961]

the 2014 has a oil cooler instead of foglights.... the 2014 is 100lbs lighter in the engine area... so in essence it handles better... I bought a 335i 2015 over the 340i just for those reasons alone...

[@markgushue9482]

I have a 2013 328 and it has the fog lights. It's the luxury package. With black M sport rims. ;)

[@mthunzidube1423]

that 335i is the only l have ever seen without fog lights

[@user-is5vp2nv9s]

Great video! I have 340 i luxury package like to modify front grill to look like m sport package also modify pedals you think Original Bmw pedals or $25 amazon pedals looks the same and no drilling . Your opinion please? Thank you gary

[@orlandorivero2233]

No Doug score at the end?

[@kevspec]

Orlando Rivero 69/100

[@skipbrainless7527]

I have the 335i I love it but that b58 engine is a beast

[@elviscedenoworldtv3989]

The n55 is not a joke either bro .

[@santiagofrade6849]

Drag race?

[@seattlething1]

Love the video, I’m definitely getting a 335I I’m thinking 2012 to 2015 because of budget what do you suggest?. The M sports package is a must for me.

[@PALPABLEemotions]

What did u end up doing?

[@kriteeq9387]

I am on the market for a bmw. What is a better car? 535i or 353i? The only difference I’ve seen is the 535i is slightly larger

[@ViktorNig]

My 2014 335i has factory fog lamps, so I guess it was an option lol

[@D4AM]

No fogs on Msport pack

[@cntdwntoextn8534]

Nice comparisons. Can anyone tell me why M Brakes are deleted when you have Z5Z w/ PF2? Looking back on ordering guides its an additional cost for the different wheels but they remove the breaks. I can only assume it's something to do with the wheels...?

[@702s.studios]

I have questions about the 340i do every b58 come with the adaptive led headlights or is it specifically made for the m package and the executive packages, and another question is the head up display the same thing

[@andrewstudebaker600]

The general consensus I got on BMW cars from +2011-current is the higher the number the better trims are. N20/B48 I-4 -320 base -328/428/528 mid level -330/430/530 highest -X1/X3/X5 Drive28/30 N55/B58 I-6 -335/435/535 mid level -340/440/540/640/740 highest -X3/X5/X7 Drive35/40 N63/S63 V-8 -550/650/750/850 mid-high -X5/X7 Drive50 S58 I-6 / S63 V-8 -M3/M4/M5/M6 highest/track -X5/X7 M **notes** X-series sDrive is 2wd/rwd xDrive is AWD for all models M-series/Alpina is AWD, exemption is pre-2021 M3 1-8 series xDrive replaces XI labels

[@myownname5]

Do you run any spacers on the black 335i? Really like the lowered look with the oem wheels!

[@kevspec]

Henrik nope, no spacers on any of the wheels I’ve ran. 400m, 437m, 442m

[@bsoad14]

I wonder what happened to the rear fog lights in the LCI, thought it was standard on the rear led tailight. Great video

[@bsoad14]

I look on google and see "euro" conversion on rear fog lights, so maybe U.S. have some dumb legislation about rear fog lights, very helpfull in heavy fog

[@ProcTech]

Yup not allowed in US. But easily modified if needed.

[@marcmcdonough8074]

Love my 2011 335IS - closest thing to the M3, but still not the M3.

[@TheGamingNorwegian]

Whats insane about the 340i is that a simple stage 1 tune gets it to over 400HP lol

[@elviscedenoworldtv3989]

The 335 too

[@ephremsalameh6954]

So if i'm obliged to go to the 328 heading for less maintenance the tuned one could be enough for power compared to the 335. But again looking mostly to a 335i what is your advices for me and yes searching for a 2014 or 2015 such for more technology and more approvement then the older molders right??

[@kevspec]

From personal experiences and friends' cars, the inline 6 is the better option. Efficient, at the 4 banger's tuned potential stock, and sounds better. Inline 6s are BMW's bread and butter for a reason!

[@facebookmarkokena5455]

BMW 340i my dream car

[@kevspec]

It’s such a beast! Give it a couple years and they’ll be extremely affordable

[@erikalvarez4516]

I think I'll wait a year or 2 to upgrade my 08 335i to an f30 340i.

[@mohamadborghol8692]

yo I have a question I got a 2013 335i recently and I was thinking about upgrading to LCI and also getting the 6wb gages and the panel that lights up the interior but someone told me that those need a different battery and that both cars have different electrical supply is that true? also if it is the same battery does it have the same fitment and modules ?

[@kevspec]

Master Gamer lci tails need a harness. 6wb needs coding. I’m not sure about the battery though. I could see why that makes sense, but don’t think the 6wb and ambient ac lighting will draw so much power

[@RoYaL3796]

What are the rims on your 335? Nice car BTW bro

[@kevspec]

Ramrod 442m and thanks man

[@keyboard101101]

The driver side taillight on the 340i is chipped. 2:52

[@kevspec]

ogkillla now I can’t unsee it. Thanks.

[@jdmmaster345]

The 6WB cluster wasn't an Option on the F30 only F32/F36 . That was retrofitted in the 340i. Otherwise great video!

[@kevspec]

Kenton Patterson no, it was definitely an option!

[@kevspec]

Kenton Patterson only on the 2018

[@jdmmaster345]

@@kevspec it wasn't bro

[@kevspec]

@@jdmmaster345 it’s on the window sticker.

[@sirfartsalot1328]

Been eyeing a lease return 2016 340i awd 6spd that's for sale with really low miles. I'm totally in lust with the car, but I'm thinking about future maintenance costs and not sure I wanna take that plunge. Gonna be a tough decision. Got any suggestions or input for a prospective bmw owner?

[@zillaho3491]

Take care of it you won’t have to worry

[@Building-IT]

70k miles on my 2016 340ix, not a single issue. Love it every day. I change the oil every 7500 instead of 10000k. I installed eibachs, made it ride so much nicer, more sporty.

[@kevspec]

Dylan Crosby hope you ended up with the car Dylan! They’re amazing and have proven to be reliable so far. Highest mileage b58 I know is at 58k and it has been trouble free

[@negahplz1156]

I love my Bae58

[@drone1028]

Is the a CEL after unplugging the exhaust?

[@kevspec]

drone1028 nope, no CEL

[@georgiosioakeimidis990]

B58 is A KING

[@donjuan3816]

Georgios Ioakeimidis just bought a 16 340 last week B58 engine is a complete beast

[@georgiosioakeimidis990]

@@donjuan3816 im now with 480 hp, in 4 weeks 620+hp

[@ismxxl1401]

Georgios Ioakeimidis What mods have u done to reach 480?

[@georgiosioakeimidis990]

@@ismxxl1401 catless downpipe, charge pipe, air cold intake, Sport exhaust, Software stage 2 in 102 octane+ BOOSTane profesional, 481,8 hp and 670 Nm

[@PALPABLEemotions]

Damn, how much did all that roughly cost? You still driving it or have you switched up? What was the final result?​@@georgiosioakeimidis990

[@Dtown96]

Reliability of the N55 vs the B58?

[@kevspec]

Very similar from what I’ve seen. Plenty of n55s make it past 150k miles and lots of b58s are creeping up close to 100k miles

[@mattlemieux937]

Hey man, i’m looking to purchase a f30 335i with the n55 engine. I see that you started with about 30k miles or so have about 60k now. I was wondering how reliable it has been for you and has the maintenance and cost to own it been really high? i love the entire car and that is my only concern. how has yours been for you?

[@kevspec]

Matt Lemieux hey matt lucky for you that exact video is coming up. I’ll be talking about my experience with the n55 from 22k miles to 62k miles. Overall, it’s very solid. It has never left me stranded, just dealt with the typical oil leaks in addition to the regular maintenance. I’d definitely recommend some form of warranty though.

[@mcintosh.motors]

I've had mine since 60K and I'm at about 70K now at about a year of ownership and it's been amazing. Just expansion tank house and normal maintenance for around this mileage

[@mattlemieux937]

Ethan Macwan Yea i’m looking to keep the engine completely stock so it has minimal problems. maybe a good intake and an upgraded charge pipe but i don’t wanna touch the engine because i don’t wanna be in the shop. just want a reliable daily that looks cool and drives well and has some kick and i test drove this car and it just felt so good and reliability and cost is my biggest problem so it’s good to hear that a lot of u guys think it’s worth it

[@mattlemieux937]

Ethan Macwan the guy before me also changed some parts that usually go wrong w the n55 and took super good care of it and it’s a 2014 and i heard the 14’s and 15’s r the model years for the 335

[@kevspec]

Matt Lemieux in your case, i would do a chargepipe, drop in filter using the oem air box, vrsf catless dp, and bm3 stage 1 + trans tune.

[@KevinEscobarCo]

You’re so handsome

[@abrahamg3354]

Fogs were always an option. F30 335i owner here.

[@johnl9433]

fogs come standard with m package and are removed with the track and handling package

[@abrahamg3354]

@@johnl9433 Oh thanks for that

[@johnjohnson1997]

Can someone quickly clarify what the difference is between a 2017 340 and a 2018 340 ? Anything significant?

[@battleforfairlife7834]

Nothing

[@MackDolo]

Stupid question but does only certain year f30 340 come with b58 ?

[@kevspec]

16+

[@Streamlined955]

What happened to your 437 wheels?

[@kevspec]

Streamlined sold them. and the car too:/

[@qsegsf6348]

i don’t get one thing. i see some f30 340i with the big navi screen and some with the smaller one..why?

[@badass1g]

Higher optioned car vs lower optioned car.

[@kevspec]

navigation system option which also gives you the upgraded idrive knob

[@lucidedition8947]

Does the 2011 335i have an n54?

[@kevspec]

Said She She Was 18 Thanos n54 was 07-10 and n55 was 11-15

[@alex-pr4zb]

Aren't they both twin turbo?

[@Building-IT]

Nope, B58 twin scroll, not Twin turbo.

[@sggjose]

The LCI front and back are not "far superior"... They're ok. Different look, but it's not a massive difference. If the LCI had been first, ppl would be drooling over the old ones as the "new" ones.

[@kevspec]

Jose Diaz i think they’re far superior to the non lci, but to each their own.

[@Progamer8012]

Jose Diaz my friends own a pre LCI and the LCI models and I can say that the LCI just looks much better as well. It’s more aggressive and plus the LCI has Apple Car Play!! I’m def getting this by the end of the month

[@kevspec]

Kevin Rivera you can easily retrofit the taillights and CarPlay into a non LCI, but have fun with a b58 swap lol. If you can afford it, the 340i is definitely the better package as a whole.

[@Progamer8012]

KBnotstock yes indeed the 340 I will be getting by the end of the month. As far as retrofitting the LED LCI lights to a pre lci, you can’t it won’t work. And their isn’t any 3rd party making this design, only depo lights and some bootleg ebay ones. You can retrofit car play on a pre LCI but it will cost you $1000 at least or you can use bimmertechs.

[@krispytoast8804]

If they made a more e90 looking car with the new interior and brought back the n/a straight 6 engines that would be insane

[@kevspec]

I hear you! Sadly, with today's horsepower wars, I don't see them ever doing that again.

[@krispytoast8804]

@@kevspec it’s probably a economy thing since the new 328 doesn’t really make more power than a 2006 330i but the 330i uses a lot more gas

[@Mattyew]

how much does it cost to go from 320 to 500 hp with the 340?

[@kevspec]

Mattyew 500 crank? About $800. Downpipe and bm3 or mhd tune

[@kevinanton6797]

@@kevspec forreal you would be able to take out a bmw 2018 m3 with just $800 😭💀 they over price tf outta the vehicle for no reason

[@camman4316]

What’s the difference between a pneumatic Wastegate and an Electric

[@kevspec]

Cam man check this out: bmwtuning.co/ewg-vs-pwg-bmw-n55/

[@aahmad341]

What were the mods to boost the HP to 500whp in the LCI?

[@kevspec]

A Ahmad this one is stock, but just a downpipe and a flash from mhd or bm3 and you’re almost there

[@aahmad341]

@@kevspec thanks Much appreciated

[@shotta287]

N55 sounds better than the B58.

[@kevspec]

shotta287 agreed

[@edgarlobatos5272]

F30 340i without fog lights means that it doesn’t have the track handling package (m sport brakes, stiffer suspension)

[@kevspec]

Edgar Lobatos yeah you’re right. just did some research on it and turns out if you get the track handling pack on a non msport you still get fogs as opposed to no fogs on the msport pack...strange

[@johnl9433]

@@kevspec T+H package with M sport = 2 extra cooling radiators where the fog lights would go... thus they delete them

[@DougZbikowski]

I have a 2015 335i with fog lamps 😕

[@kingmusa8618]

Me too 😂

[@ephremsalameh6954]

Hey bro i'm searching for a good reliable f30 car and in the same time powerful one. So basically i was searching for a 335i around 2014 and 2015 model or a 328 but honestly searching for more power. But i was asking about the 2 various engine the n55 or n20 a lot of people tell me go fo the 4 cylinder car such for more reliability and the poor economic gas on the 335. So basically searching for your thought if like the more powerful car should i go for it especially for an everday car use or i have to get the more reliable car

[@TheGamingNorwegian]

I heavily disagree that the N20 is more reliable than the N55... The N20 is notorious for timing chain issues.

[@anthonydestefano1875]

Is the Engine also an option?

[@kevspec]

anthony Destefano what do you mean?

[@Beats1023]

It is not an option, they have two different engines & you can not option it different

[@jh.f30]

Lmfao, when has that ever been a thing....

[@terryellis333]

#N54 for life

[@kevspec]

terry ellis n55 sounds better ;)

[@Scotford_Maconochie]

I'm annoyed BMW didn't started installing the B58 in the F15 X5. Caught with a slow N55 😒

[@kingmusa8618]

B58 not much stronger

[@DaEverything1]

if you are looking for a 340i, you need to get the B58 engine, stay away from the N55 engine. N55 engine has almost exactly the same problems as N54

[@Eddy-09]

All 340i will already come with the B58. You cannot get one with an N55 or N54.

[@vlone42k42]

nice fkn cars hoollyyfuuckk

[@kl04jv]

16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3 v 16

[@jeffl1944]

V8 better s63

[@kevspec]

Jeff L have fun maintaining that lol!

[@ambientsounds1416]

I hate US wheel arch reflectors. Look so ugly, we're lucky as we don't have them.

[@seththomas3194]

Filthy cars....