The 2023 BMW M340i xDrive Is A Much Improved Benchmark Setting Sports Sedan

[@theredline]

Happy Monday guys! Please be sure to go to www.keeps.com/redline and get 50% off your first order! Also, be sure to watch TFL's video on this car where we do a buddy review with Tommy! We also wanted to clarify at the end, this car has an as-tested price of just over $68k with all the options it has... we forgot to mention that at the very end and we do feel its overpriced by about $8,000. Keep those options in check if you're spec'ing this car out for yourself!

[@billydanzz]

Speaking of the 3 series price point, I really wish someone would make a video discussing how manufacturers began this thing with introducing lesser models...thereby pushing what was once the entry level model and the models above it, further up the price scale. The 3 series was once the entry level. BMW then comes up with the 1 and 2 series.... now the 3 series is the former price of the 5 series. Then add the 4 series to push the 5, 6, and 7 series further up the rungs.

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building !!!!! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@michaelnoland8436]

Can you review the 23 C43 AMG please?

[@GhalaZoy]

People love to complain. BMW nailed it with this one.

[@JDMHaze]

Absolutely not, I’ll be fair I think mechanically it is by ergonomically. It seems awful. That screen is one piece that looks tacked on as an afterthought, the double door cupholder in the rear is just stupid and not having a spare, I don’t agree with even though many cars do that I expect a spare at near 67K Pros- -MARVELOUS ENGINE - GREAT acceleration/handling - good styling in and out

[@nathanielordonez2257]

Interior is trash fingerprints all I’ve the screen no scroll option in the center colsole no buttons less user friendly ugly long screen no shifter

[@GhalaZoy]

@@JDMHaze everything you just said is subjective. Other than what you just said it’s an amazing car. Name me another reliable German car that has 380+ HP, AWD & costs less than 70k. I’ll wait.

[@GhalaZoy]

@@nathanielordonez2257 I don’t have a problem with that. Like I said .. people just love to complain lol. To each their own

[@nathanielordonez2257]

@@GhalaZoy yessirr but ya u weird

[@gladdy02]

Crazy to think how much power this car gets and yet still gets way better gas mileage then a WRX 😂

[@rickyhrman3204]

That’s because Subaru is literal garbage. The wrx and sti has always been asscheeks. Dookie ass motors that can’t handle any power

[@janoycresnova9156]

WRX is a hot mess

[@JDMHaze]

This is a hybrid though😂😂 and look at the price lol

[@samuelreid603]

@@JDMHaze yeah option out its like 70 ish 🤯🤯

[@drivescene6747]

@@JDMHaze even before they added the mild hybrid system it was more fuel efficient than the wrx.

[@ryanb8736]

B58 is an awesome engine.

[@Veyronp87]

the m340i is one of BMWs best cars right now IMO.

[@rahatchoudhury175]

probably. Still too dull for some people though but hey this is the direction all modern cars are going.

[@JDMHaze]

well the b58 engine is lol

[@janushomer9111]

4 years ago, maybe

[@DESTRIAZ]

Collabs between you and tommy have been great the past few times you guys have been together. Should definitely do it more often

[@cigarjefe]

The front fascia is finally refined . I believe this is the best BMW out right now.

[@kiplingordon]

It is by far

[@ryanb8736]

Don’t care for the rear of it, but front looks great.

[@dextersmithbsee]

I agree!!

[@nathanielordonez2257]

Interior is trash no buttons less user friendly gives off soft environmental electric car vibes

[@DontEatCream]

Me: gorgeous car, amazing drivetrain, perfect size. What's the catch? BMW: no ventilated seats Me: ...shit

[@darrylm79]

I don't think anyone mentioned it, but, the extra sound of the exhaust note was probably being piped into the interior. You can adjust that in the I-Drive as some reviewers have mentioned. Otherwise, that is a phenomenal car that I would love to have. The 330i is also a great car, albeit with a slightly lesser engine.

[@BulanTerkenal]

yep..they named it Iconic Sound

[@Seenbymo8219]

Significantly lesser engine

[@wesleywalls7582]

@@Seenbymo8219 agree. Significant.

[@dewaynenash6133]

382 to 255, fuckin right. I need dat Xtra 127 hp in my life

[@bactablack1384]

The pre-refresh with the hard buttons looked better imo, but to each his/her own 🥂

[@lkae4]

I think people are actually asking for climate buttons deep in the screen menus. What is wrong with humanity? 😐

[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

I like the new exterior and old interior.

[@whosdondada]

@@lkae4 Microtransactions

[@yousef.al-assaf]

@@whosdondada Unlock the full cooling/heating range of your air conditioner for only $6.99/month

[@bactablack1384]

@@FurkanCemTurfanda I can live with that too.

[@lordhades9455]

I can't understand why at this price point a luxury car wouldn't have cooled seats.

[@lawabiding2576]

Or standard adaptive CC.

[@BezmenovDisciple]

It’s Achilles heel. Infuriating.

[@Andrew-kr2qg]

The B58 is brilliant

[@seanm3ify]

Yep. Every time I turn on my m340i, it puts a smile on my face.

[@sasothestrategizer]

Agreed!

[@thehonestdoctor3590]

Yup! M240i owner here. It's amazing

[@tleoipl37]

Best looking modern bmw imo and can’t beat a b58

[@the_nma5119]

S58

[@Network-Mike]

So glad they didn't ruin the front end of the 3 series like they did with some other models! This thing is sharp!

[@Bimmerdude01]

Love this car. Lack of physical buttons is not a big deal at least for me - I got used to the display within a few days. And the voice prompts are excellent - barely need to touch the screen at all.

[@sylacauga]

I'm not usually a red car guy especially on sedans, but that color POPS!!🔥

[@gregthesplintercell]

What are some of the things the 48 volt battery on this car used for? Will it be less likely to die than a 12 volt?

[@WhoisToyambo]

I love BMWS and also own one but I really really love the interior from the years 2019-2021 these were really the nice quality interiors

[@skullft7731]

Probably the one to go for, has a nice front unlike the M3

[@brianlee9233]

Speaking of the M3, you need to buy it in black without chrome. (Same with the M4, 430i, 440i, M440i, I4 and IX). #noexceptions

[@anwarabdullah8581]

Agreed

[@ryanb8736]

I would love an M3, but not a great choice for daily. This M340 is better suited for daily.

[@myemailiscool]

especially the latest one, it's so extreme it's basically a super car with the speed. IMO too much for a daily, M340i is the sweet spot of power/price and you can actually put your foot down for more than .5 seconds without going jail speeds

[@MrTresto]

This M340i is just as fast as the previous gen M3 anyways. Excellent vehicle.

[@ryanb8736]

@@MrTresto Definitely is.

[@BezmenovDisciple]

I just can’t stand the M3 seats. Look like they were designed by an 8 year old boy. “I wike wacecawrs!”

[@pokerfred68]

MT got 3.8 0-60 in the 2020 M340. Also, I’m assuming there was only the driver when achieving this time. The Brooklyn grey and red interior is the best combo offered today…also the Portimao blue with oyster interior.

[@CentinalxGaming]

2020 was the last year to offer MT on a 340 correct?

[@pokerfred68]

@@CentinalxGaming MT = Motor Trend. Only 8 speed auto was offered. No manual.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

The M340i is just a monster of a sport sedan~

[@P-Dub206]

Am I the only one that prefers actual analog speedometer/tachometer? To me a nice instrument cluster is like a nice watch. Just classy.

[@Mr_New_Orleans]

I love clicking a video and it plays without playing an add first.

[@ryanb8736]

BMW does a great job on the M340. Still too pricey once loaded up. But still amazing car.

[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

Pricing really isn't too bad imo considering this keeps up with the last-gen M3.

[@biddyboy1570]

@@FurkanCemTurfanda agree

[@ryanb8736]

My wife has a 15 in Melbourne red and it’s been great so far. Did brakes, tires and a fuel pump.

[@JDMHaze]

fuel pump??? lol I love how you listed that like that was a regular maintenance😂 I'm curious to know when and if it's a recall

[@odinikita4821]

Fuel pump huh, that's pretty piss poor.

[@IReahpZz]

@@odinikita4821 lotta guys do it purely to make more power . It’s a cheap item lmao.

[@jpizel1070]

@@JDMHaze Fuel pump has always been an issue on BMW. My fuel pump went out on me in the middle of the highway in my 335i and almost got me ran over by a semi.

[@JDMHaze]

@@jpizel1070 Surprise your power steering pump didn’t go out that was a common issue on the 320s

[@stefanlakomy6195]

It’s Stefan from Brisbane Australia here. Always enjoy watching your videos - great content and presentation. Yes, the 340i is a real beauty. Considering one myself.

[@janoycresnova9156]

If you have a guest speaker in your car, give them a mic as well. You sound all clear while Tommy sounds crappy. Or just drive by yourself. You will get more accurate 0-60 readings that way.

[@robertmorrissey2046]

Correct re need for additional microphone.

[@abea4696]

There is no cure for hair loss brother

[@zbigt.1004]

The car looks excellent in red! Red brake calipers too!

[@cosmicbluevox1001]

BMW literally made a "You don't need an M3" 3 series

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

You can't go wrong with a BMW straight 6 engine~

[@Subaru_STI]

single biggest mistake BMW made on this refresh, was going from a two piece drive dash and center stack to a single glass that is so poorly integrated. it looks like a complete afterthought just sitting there with gaps all around. makes the 2020 that much more desirable

[@anthonyferrara2222]

Would have been nice to hear the engine when you were talking at the end.

[@esteemedenergy]

The BEST sports sedan on the planet, period! However, I much prefer buttons, not fake screen buttons.

[@Fundaddy5000]

Love my 2021 M340xi! Driving mixed between sport (+), adaptive and eco, I avg 25.9 mpg. My 2018 averaged 22 and change. More importantly, it pulls like crazy from 75-135… or so I’m told 😉 Adaptive suspension and staggered, summer rubber is a must. FUN FACT: Disabling traction & stability control allows the M340xi to perform donuts like a rwd car 👍🏻

[@AntLive29]

Bring back the buttons , the shifter and let the sunroof and that ridiculous screen be options

[@the_nma5119]

just buy the pre LCI then -_- its exactly the same except new screen and couple of cosmetic changes.

[@javianjohnson8746]

That engine sounds great, but would sound ever greater with some small modifications like a cold air intake 🔥

[@TonyPajamas24]

Amen

[@Feralscar]

I have a 2020 BMW m340i xdrive. It is by far the most elite sports sedan out there.

[@paulevans240]

Lack of ventilated seats is NOT an important factor for me when selecting a sports sedan…cannot understand why this alone upsets so many people…I buy this car to DRIVE!

[@ryanb8736]

Tommy is looking more like his dad everyday.

[@junito1008]

Nice baby M3 !!

[@ajjax89]

Lol Tommy keeps looking at the speedometer and uncomfortable on the turns.

[@karelvdd]

Great review! Just one thing: the interior is not Sensatec, but Vernasca leather. You can upgrade to Merino leather, which is nappa leather, but the M Sport seats (shown on this car) only come in the regular Vernasca leather.

[@JayJay-he9bk]

The rear needs to look more aggressive

[@ryanb8736]

Only thing I hate is all the hard buttons they got rid of. You now have to menu dive for climate control. Not safe for a lot of people. I can see people getting into accidents trying to fiddle with panel while driving.

[@jlo6388]

They probably feel like it drives itself and it sets the climate control based on the drivers key.

[@lmfaoatu123]

Yeah that part is annoying but a lot of people dont know that you can just set the temperature using voice command. So you dont need to press anything

[@ryanb8736]

@@lmfaoatu123 Not when you are on a business call when driving.

[@ivanhurd6512]

@@ryanb8736 lol, that's a very specific situation

[@biddyboy1570]

I hate my phone too since they got rid of the buttons.

[@RedlineGaming007]

18:04 Won't get that spec for mid-50s. More like 65-66k. Same spec 330i with M-Sport will run about mid 50k.

[@samiwasti8400]

Exactly, with individual color you are looking at a $70k car

[@jrlane567]

You can get one for 55k he said. NOT

[@samiwasti8400]

@@rtyugsaf no one counts sales tax, we just count msrp

[@drivescene6747]

Long live the king of this segment!

[@blackr2001]

Correction I see, the seats are “leather”with blue stitching. Also, the interior exhaust sounds mostly coming from the speakers.

[@abulut]

2023 cars still use maps with User Interfaces they used in 2003 11:20

[@YYZSR]

how reliable are these? planning on getting my first luxury/german sedan. not a fan of bmws but considering this

[@davevolz6138]

Very dependable. Had many. But buy new. Only keep them 2-3 years then dump, so i can’t comment on long term. Some say they get flaky when old

[@YYZSR]

@@davevolz6138 thank you sir

[@targetegrat]

These are reliable for the 1st three years. You buy new or lease for a few years. If plan on owning over 5 years find a reliable German mechanic do not get it serviced at the stealership.

[@HaloDude557]

@@targetegrat what's wrong with the dealer?

[@targetegrat]

@@HaloDude557 BMW dealer would charge you $2k for something a specialized mechanic can do for $1200.

[@MrDaveaccord]

Man that color is stunning.

[@ItsTooRisky]

Best looking bmw besides the e92 m3 this grill and headlights are the best bmw has designed

[@anwarabdullah8581]

F80 is also a very good looking car.

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

great video as always but i don't like the lack of climate controls

[@craigc1879]

I had a 2019, wonder if they ever changed the black interior plastic louvered piece that runs in front of the back glass. Mine had horrific noises in the sun, very loud crackles and pops the whole time driving. I had it in the garage, and as soon as I pulled it out and the sun hit the back, it heated this piece up and cracked popped in the sun. As soon as I hit shade, it would cool and pop more cooling off. Very annoying.

[@naveenthemachine]

Only the genesis g70 can truly try hard to compete w the bmw 3 series

[@Yoomaro]

Exactly

[@avis1978]

And in 🇨🇦 it cost 20k less with more features like ventilated seats. And nicer cabin.

[@sasothestrategizer]

But,, it’s still a Hyundai.

[@mujjuman]

@@sasothestrategizer who cares

[@sasothestrategizer]

@@mujjuman I do.

[@lions208436]

Another great review. Personally my favorite esthetically attractive car's are now this new 3 series, the M240i, CT5 V and V Blackwing, and G70. Audi is a bit too boring, not a fan of Mercedes and the Acura TLX just doesn't look as good in person to me. Lastly, I didn't like the Romeo, S60 Volvo drove like a fwd boring sedan and the Q50 is super outdated.

[@eunicedavis3]

Can you do one for the 330e?

[@bulletproof1395]

Not sensatec…this one has Vernasca leather, it’s just that the quality sucks. However, I love that they brought back Melbourne red!

[@AlexTampa-zn9xo]

Awesome collaboration guys👌👌👌 super cool format! Loved it. You guys anticipated a lot of questions - Thank you. I’m leaving an Alfa Giulia and not quite on to M3 territory/money. By same token, ouch 68k on a 3 series 😢. It is probably my next car.

[@paulbugoni2846]

Why are you leaving the Alfa? Just curious.

[@Crypt0M0nkey]

Dammmm the Melbourne red looks amazing here.

[@MukiMuki688]

The only Bimmer left with a normal grill...

[@p.k.7111]

Much improved? Cheaper interior layout with messy os8, no laser lights anymore, no proper gear knob. Plus Chinese tunning looking like exterior changed. What else has been "improved"?

[@AllThingsG7]

My favorite car out right now🔥🔥🔥🙌🏽

[@DARKEST_VANTA]

Are you fed soy every day? With hormone blockers?

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

Does the word reliability come to mind?

[@kristians2704]

@@TheCarCrazyGuy this car is quite reliable actually

[@azureactivedirectory]

@@TheCarCrazyGuy Toyota uses this power train in the Supra, so…

[@Yoomaro]

Acura TLX type is better

[@drxsiickx]

This and the 8 series, I believe are the only vehicles that don’t look horrible.

[@mattspeer01]

Much improved except for the lack of ventilated seats as an option… still. The only 3-series with ventilated seats is the M3, yet the 4-Series offers them as does the X3. So dumb.

[@TreDaSpartan]

Can't wait for mine to arrive

[@PresidentJackBauer]

The front looks like a BMW grille on top of an audio grille

[@spadecat]

Top to bottom, the BMW lineup has the best driving dynamics in the game; too bad they dispensed the manual, however.

[@paulevans240]

Why are so many people so fascinated with ventilated seats ? Not a big deal. The car is brilliant in terms of engine, power, MPG, etc, it excels in issues that matter as a daily driver. Great performance with good MPG and AWD

[@fratlock]

When it’s hot with black seats and your back starts sweating you will understand

[@TommyLGarage]

Tommy has become an excellent car journalist. Great video gents!

[@the_nma5119]

cap

[@aznxtac808]

I regret buying the LCI m340i. Hate having to use the touchscreen monitor for everything. Hopefully the better handling allows me to better avoid an accident while using idrive8, which also gets glitchy sometimes. If I could trade/sell this for a $3-4k loss I’d do it, but unfortunately probably would have to take a bigger loss.

[@biddyboy1570]

I know how you feel. I miss my old TV. The one before remotes. I used to love getting up to switch the channel.

[@biddyboy1570]

@@layne4376 don't laugh. Derek had to type that message on a Nokia 3210 cos he LOVES buttons

[@BezmenovDisciple]

@@biddyboy1570 I had been wondering who the idiots clamoring for godawful touchscreens in every new car were. Well, I guess I found him.

[@boozaa]

can you do a 230i 2023? id be really curious your thoughts on the b48 and the chassis of the 230i

[@Silverlane.]

Fella needed his own mic.. but fantastic vid👍🏼

[@ymlccc]

We still get the free heated seats without subscription, Yes?

[@kevinrush4411]

My dealer says yes. No subscription for Heated seats for the M340i X.

[@LafemmebearMusic]

You’ve gotten SO good at that reach back open hood never look 🎥 shot 👍🏾

[@tanman7627]

I like these front ends way better! love my 18' m550i

[@avery4528]

This car has the same exact dimensions as the legendary BMW 5 Series in the E39

[@InvestBetter.]

With just the driver aboard, it should be right at 4 seconds

[@BMWFanatic]

As always, great review and hitting on all the points! 👍🏻

[@atweber]

These are sweet but I’d only ever lease one

[@thegrimmer]

You should think a channel with this name would be more focused on communicating the performance

[@francisgallozzi2595]

Here in Canada, this model starts from just shy of $70k

[@samiwasti8400]

Yeah $70k Canadian is $55k USD

[@Jwdude123]

Canada sucks.

[@MTB_Rider_96]

Why give the Hybrid system in Volts? Without the Amps, you can't calculate the KW, without the KW, you can't calculate the Torque or HP, which is the only meaningful information when discussing an electric boost motor in a hybrid vehicle.

[@jaybd9329]

Great review and just the right length.

[@shad3128]

I dont know what everyone thinks benchmark is nowadays, but for 800.00+ a month on a lease im stepping away from benchmark and going back to my ducati

[@elitecoder955]

It has no competition, as a Audi fanboy I think what can go against this car?

[@mlodyme3675]

not a fan of iDrive 8; huge step down in terms of usability compared to iDrive 7. Removing the shortcut buttons was the poorest of all decisions.. Also, while the car looks futuristic with the big screen, it no longer looks premium compared to the models with iDrive 7.

[@Stainlessautos]

That beginning shot really gives it the bulldog underbite look. Not a knock actually, love bulldogs lol.

[@HamishCarpenter]

Nobody mentioned the fact that the car has a faulty gps system. When connecting to iPhone with carplay, car is giving faulty location making Apple Maps unusable in the car. Therefore you cannot use navigation in a $65000 car. Apparently this is a known issue that has not been fixed. I will be looking into legal action on my new m340i.

[@KT_One]

Wow it has a regular sized grille!!

[@25gsxr]

Slowest intro walk ever! Haha Good review! Thank you!

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice review keep up the good work

[@HamishCarpenter]

If I buy one stock in 2023 without adaptive suspension, will it still be a comfort family daily?

[@CrystalNinja07]

Not recommended

[@Jwdude123]

It’s not bad

[@zachb9541]

How does it compare to the RS3???

[@motaz1975]

the law says, less distracted driving.....automakers say, lets shoehorn an 85" flat screen in there! lol!

[@Omid01]

No gear lever for gas car isn’t logical.For electric make sense.

[@ishmaelpeavy4507]

tell bmw to bring the wagon back!!

[@JustNotInBoba]

13:40 just fyi, part of that sounds are fake from speaker, that’s why it’s quite loud 😂

[@jehadwadi8213]

Front reminds me of the 2022 X3M