2018 BMW 440i xDrive M Performance - This Exhaust is Insane

We go for a drive in the 2018 BMW 440i xDrive M Performance Package.
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[@JL-pq4rl]

4:40 basically everyone’s view of a bmw when the bmw is behind them

[@FlightX101]

Basically lol. Its how owners drive lol

[@Coolman90Mr]

abu ess even as a bmw driver i had to laugh when i read this 😂

[@oldsql725]

This made me laught, its true :D

[@Streamerabi]

Lmao, so trueee xD

[@bvri9956]

🤣

[@TheShoeVan]

After 2 years and watching this review countless times I've saved up enough to buy a 340i with the MPPSK! Sounds as glorious as it has through the video. Thanks(?) The Straight Pipes

[@abc0583]

How is it ,? Is it reliable?

[@alfrede.neuman8611]

@@abc0583 The B58 engine and ZF 8-speed combination has taken home top prize for Wards "10 Best Engines and Powertrains” for years now. As quoted from their 2019 article... "The BMW B58 engine is a remarkable one. Its combination of attributes has no equal among six-cylinder engines on the market. In fact, it may not have an equal among all engines on the market. It’s that good. Good enough to suggest that it’s better than all of the glorious BMW engines that came before it? I’m going to say so, though with a caveat. I’m excluding ultra-rare engines such as the S70/2 V12 engine from the McLaren F1. Only mainstream production engines are included."

[@Donterrific]

@@abc0583I own the exact car in the video so far 2 years with no problems at all

[@Robwra320]

get bm3 miles faster than mppk b58 easily handle bm3 ots with reliability for the next 20 years

[@ThePuffin77]

I've never been cut off in a BMW, but I have been cut off by BMWs

[@marcelooofenwonken4251]

Ditto

[@griffin_kith6214]

ThePuffin77 I get cut off so often by other cars after I got a bmw and most are Toyota’s and Subaru’s

[@endlessdrive8421]

@@griffin_kith6214 They're tryna get their revenge man lol

[@griffin_kith6214]

Phantom I mean if I’m going 140 and the other people going 70 and there’s a good enough gap I’m chillin

[@wuzumaki]

I get tailgated by other BMWs all the time in my BMW

[@JesseCarmichaelAutos]

Better sound than the M4 in my opinion

[@vhateverlie]

Jesse Carmichael the M4 sounds like trash though. Which is weird cuz all their other straight 6s sound good

[@JesseCarmichaelAutos]

agreed. The N55 sounds way better than the S55

[@ronyjose100]

Jesse Carmichael , no way I hop you don’t listen M4 exhaust note

[@choklat85]

This is a B58 not a N55

[@JesseCarmichaelAutos]

Right, my bad. Should've known that one lol.

[@alexlorenlee]

You guys are my favorite car personalities on KZbin. So many people review cars and don’t seem to have fun doing it, keep it up! 👍

[@TheStraightPipes]

Alex Lee cars are fun!

[@thegodofallman]

They are so fucking cringey!

[@insevanhouts]

thegodofallman Then what are you doing here? Jealous much?

[@DoubleVthree]

Who wouldn’t be having fun hitting cliche corner!?

[@VehicleVirals]

This video had my attention the entire time. Love the duet take on this video where you guys have a conversation while having fun. Love the work. I love BMW cars. Thanks for the content!

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Vehicle Virals thanks!

[@WaazDaMaaz]

Yo

[@jasonrego6855]

I’m no dentist but I think Jakub needs a mouth guard for how often he clenches his teeth and expresses how “SO GOOD” it is...lol

[@TK-gd9td]

Mr. Mercedes textbook Bmw bruxism

[@86yuho39]

Just a comment I was looking for. SO GOOOOD!! lol...

[@TuukkaVarjoranta]

The 4 series kidney grille looks so small after you have seen the new 7 series facelift.

[@asian2700]

Tuukka Varjoranta the. You look twenty years back,

[@apachehelicopter5001]

Tuukka Varjoranta damn the 7 series grille looks kinda small now lol

[@EI-fl5xw]

im sorry man

[@aldod.6269]

Or if tou have seen the new 4 series grille🤠

[@teej5619]

I know this is 2 years ago.... RIP good looking 4 series, hello pig nose monstrosity

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[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@geethsan1567]

9:56 - That revving gave me chills.

[@teej5619]

At 9:16 I'm freaking sold damnit.....I want one so bad now Edit: it's been 3 years and I'm still broke.... 😅

[@daviyen]

This video has done the impossible and has gotten me interested in a BMW 4 series. A tip of the cap to Yuri and Jakub. I have not regretted subscribing and hitting the bell.

[@TheStraightPipes]

davidshead awesome thank you

[@kdubspencer3390]

Exactly I'm planning on getting at 435i just want to finish my last mods to my 3series .

[@iamtrillahd]

I hope BMW is paying you guys cuz this video is the single hand reason why I am buying this car. 2019 gran coupe tho :)

[@dinushkamichele5584]

Some car reviews are pretty much boring but since the first video I've watched you guys are doing a great work and I like your presentation.Also I'm waiting for more challenges like you guys did with the Hyundai ionic.Best of luck 😁✌

[@Solo-5050]

Even today I still think I would save and buy this 440i but in gran coupe. It just feels like the sweet spot even among the new 2022/23 models 😌.

[@Kylehoulihan]

I would select the "I can't afford this" option!😄

[@damianruiz8856]

You can get this car now for 34-35k LOL from 80k. Crazy.

[@ruban1346]

@@damianruiz8856 I got mine for 44k CDN with 17k mileage 2 months ago

[@damianruiz8856]

@@ruban1346 awesome man congrats! I still have a couple years to go before pulling the trigger on a new car. My 2015 428i X drive convertible is still going strong.

[@ruban1346]

@@damianruiz8856 nice, get the 2020 model. 2021 grills are horrible lol

[@damianruiz8856]

@@ruban1346 I’m actually looking into what Mercedes is doing with the AMG models. If I don’t become convinced, I’m in love with the M cs models.

[@BondTheOGYT]

Clicked ASAP on that notification 👀

[@BondTheOGYT]

Rolling shots on point

[@julius_.]

Bond yo i remember you from like 3 years ago when i sued to watch faze vids, hahah

[@juanlobo3202]

This video went a long way on convincing me to trade in my '14 328xi for a 440i GC, and after over a year of ownership, I can say... these dudes reactions still perfectly sums up how I feel about the car every single day. Ripping it through tunnels never gets old, downshifting is always a free smile, and I just... WANT to drive, anywhere, any time, any excuse I can come up with to be in the car I'm doing it. Great video all around!!

[@MrJoreng]

You didnt like to drive the 328 that much? how is the 440 after a few years?

[@mylesg7278]

I was driving an e46 325i M-Sport for a decade and decided to finally get a new car. I got the 440i GC with a healthy amount of upgrades and couldn't be happier. As much as I love the 3-series in general, the only thing I would say I prefer is visibility but I wouldn't trade my 440i GC for the 340i. Furthermore the 3 series just looks like every other saloon on the road these days. Great cars but 440i looks and feels more exciting.

[@collinlong978]

@@mylesg7278does this m performance package actually have 355 hp, can’t find anything online confirming this

[@mylesg7278]

@@collinlong978 good question I've been trying to find the answer but at this point I honestly don't know. BMW state 326bhp so that's what I'm telling people but after extensive research and listening to other car fans it's apparent BMW understate their specs, which is wild but it means for me the insurance is much more manageable vs the equivalent Audi or Merc so that's a win. I surprised a friend of mine who loves cars more than me the other day just to see his face, after a brief inspection he said to me, 'this is like 350 right', I said no but that's when he went into one about the understated specifications and so on. So formally the answer is no, but it seems to be a very well known secret in the business. I'm contemplating getting it remapped to 450 and maybe I'll find out for sure at that point. But yeah, still happy and I'm hitting 0-60 sub 5 seconds though it can only do 5.10 according to the literature 👀

[@deserte099]

@@collinlong978the MPPSK (M Performance Power and Sound Kit) is what bumps the power to 355 and 360 something torque

[@rotadikam]

I come back to this video every few months to remind myself what my first car should be. You guys make it seem so much fun!

[@tatchiwong8335]

Same😂😂

[@rotadikam]

@@tatchiwong8335 I messed up, my first car is a merc......ahhhhhh

[@tatchiwong8335]

@@rotadikam Me too😂😂😂😂. My first car is 330i. And I got the 440i last week😂😂😂

[@TheStraightPipes]

What do you guys think about the 440i? Can you name a crazier exhaust from the factory? Also thanks to our early video access Patreon supporters Michael H, Quin S, Jack A, Sean R, Mitchell N, Amin F, Nathan W! Yes, we finally started a Patreon, check it out at www.patreon.com/thestraightpipes

[@vicvictor41]

You guys should seriously review Audi's as well. Hoping to see that soon. Great job on everything else.

[@jakeaghaian]

Hi guys, I work at BMW Newmarket, I'd like to have you guys stop by if you have a chance and have a chat with you, huge fan of the channel, keep up the good work 👌 - Jake

[@Neo.555]

Sublime!

[@Luceq]

I woud not buy the manual. The 8 speed ZF on modern BMWs is terrific and the manual 6 is a little notchy. So I'd have it auto, sort of a GT. But RWD all the way.

[@aalipour01]

You actually can rewind satellite radio!! iDrive 6.0! Up to one hour - its called "time shift".

[@Chillaxinmellow]

Thinking this and m4 are more affordable now that new body is out there.

[@ByJakeRyan]

Me next time I see a BMW: "Fuck this guys $1500 headlights I'm cutting him off"

[@0071maou]

0:35 THIS THE SOUND CAR IS ACTUAL THIS MAKES

[@theconformist2399]

I love the editing so much. Beautiful syncing with the pops.

[@stef9027]

There's actually a disclaimer letter that comes with the M Performance exhaust which states that the exhaust may be illegal in some jurisdictions. It makes perfect sense tho, its loud af.

[@DeavenLaxton]

Probably my favourite up-and-coming car channel on KZbin. Good for you, guys!

[@Antrieb530]

Subscribed! When I watch you guys I just smile the whole time.

[@mmmakeee]

Just came across this channel, and this was the fifth review I watched today. Awesome content!

[@troelsnjor4867]

Same here, can't believe I had not noticed this channel before.

[@FastRedPonyCar]

Late to the party but I've got a new M340i ordered with the M-performance exhaust. HYPE! I drove one with this exhaust and it sounds SO good.

[@hawkinsjd11]

I am currently contemplating a 2018 Lexus RC 300 F Sport, A Mercedes C300 Coupe, and a BMW 440i. I test drove all 3 and the BMW was the by far winner.

[@Gary223i]

Jess H, I was all about the RC350 F Sport but this 440i blew me away, found and bought a low mile 2018 last month and will never look back. The tech is better, the performance is better and it is out of this world to drive.

[@hawkinsjd11]

@@Gary223i this will be my first auto box car. The RC shifted like my wife’s old scion TC.

[@ShawnKawaii]

thats my car! I have the 440i Gran Coupe with M Sport II package! Love that exhaust!!!

[@jnsaoo]

8:14 Did you reverse on to something?

[@TheStraightPipes]

jnsaoo picked it up like that!

[@kaiichinose9590]

I would take this over the m4 anyday. I mean its like 20k less and u can get it in a manual with awd. The single turbo sounds much better than that fart can fast and furious sounding m3/m4.

[@JaySkyofficial]

Awesome review you guys ! Always a pleasure to watch So I went with the 2018 BMW 340i Msport and having the car for 2 months upgraded the Wheels went with Agency power SRI and AFE Power Valve Cat back Exhaust along with the AFE power scorcher module.. The sound and performance is night and day from stock ! The exhaust alone in Sport + gurgles and pops just like this 440i X drive in the review.. It also have me 13hp and 16 tque the mutual Schorcher kit gave me 52hp and 79 tque due to supporting AFE power mods so all in all yes my beemer is super quick and I can never look at another brand BMW is it for me the engineering they put into this B58 engine is astonishing to say the least again excellent review y'all keep up the Great work

[@choklat85]

Love your review guys! Speaking how I would option it out, I ordered a 2018 Gran Coupe in Mineral Grey with Coral Red leather, Ash Grain Wood at the end of December. Premium Enhanced M Package I and II Active LED Headlights Black M Performance Grilles, CF M Performance Spoiler, CF M Performance Exhaust Tips, CF M Performance mirror caps. I'm expecting a late Feb/early March delivery and after watching your video it's made the wait even longer!

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Geebus oh damn that's going to look great

[@trevorpedro9936]

I work for Bmw and I can tell you that with the options you have, you WILL NOT want to get out of that car. Once you start driving these it gets addictive, enjoy the car when it comes 😉

[@williamnguyen2392]

Will you post a video of it when you get it

[@choklat85]

Trevor Pedro I'm so excited, I have an Estoril Blue 2016 M235i at the moment with the N55 and I've heard wonderful things about the B58. I can't wait 🙂

[@choklat85]

william nguyen I will try! My videography skills are nowhere near the levels of straight pipes lol

[@ubayyd]

2:06 That censor though haha

[@assasins5023]

Hihi

[@TunaStrata]

Hehe

[@samyohannes]

Finally bought this car. Thanks for the review. Y’all played a big part in my decision!!!

[@chargercaddy]

Pros and cons if you have any cons? I'm currently looking to get one.

[@samyohannes]

@@chargercaddy lots of pros. Not many cons. Pro - Good mpg, very good handling and steering feel, very quick if you have xdrive, seats hug you very well making longer drives comfortable, infotainment system and other tech options are all easy to use very helpful. Also has great trunk space since it is technically a hatch back. Cons - backseat head room and sometimes leg room. Had the infotainment system reset on me mid drive, twice now. Not sure why but was really weird. Also, had loss of engine coolant randomly once. But after I refilled it, it hasn’t happened again

[@chargercaddy]

@@samyohannes Thank you ! Just got mine yesterday taking it all in . The driving experience is amazing. And yes the settings on the seats are awesome.

[@MuffinRacing]

"If someone is in your blindspot and you signal, it (the steering wheel) will vibrate" That's a design flaw for BMW. You have to signal for the blind spot monitoring to work lol

[@YuriTereshyn]

Muffin Racing the light will be on without signaling. But if you signal anyway it adds an extra level of safety. Edit: oh god I missed the joke 🤭

[@MuffinRacing]

I guess that joke landed in your humor's blind spot lol

[@PeterKwiatkowski]

It will also vibrate if you try to merge without using signals (and a car is in the blind Spot)

[@LivingLifeSlower]

Muffin Racing Drive with care and attention then.

[@1v1qsns]

Muffin Racing it still works without signaling. The vibrating is like a “yo you fuckin idiot I’m telling you there’s someone there”

[@melonbitter6373]

I would go for the m1 pkg also ,just because I don't like the front fog light.

[@TheZEFilms]

Need to start a Gofundme for new pants for Jakub lol

[@mattdimatteo1687]

Hey guys. Just wanted to mention that the dynamic between you two is killer! I loved watching this video. Thank you for a great video. Your hard work is paying off.

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Matt DiMatteo thanks!

[@teddy7367]

Entertaining review and making me think more about leasing the 340i with M Performance Package I & II than the newer X3 M40i. By the way, what is the visor test all about? I don't understand what you guys were testing.

[@MedullaM]

I noticed no one ever responded. But with the visor test all they’re doing is seeing if you can move the visor back once you have pulled out of its normal position

[@karonmarshall8965]

Bro Screw Android. Your in a luxury vehicle complaining about Android auto. BMW is a lifestyle product so is apple.

[@TheBobes]

TEAM MANUAL, BABYYYYYY! Srsly tho. Thank God someone still makes cars with manuals. I live under the mountains with twisty roads and hairpins, rarely go into a big city or encounter busy traffic. Automatic is too boring for me.

[@chitterlingsrtasty]

Not having Manual in traffic is overrated. I’ll take manual everyday of the week.

[@kamilbmx]

I hit traffic every day. You get used to it

[@scringe1]

I ordered a 2020 440i before production shuts down in June. I checked most of the boxes. I just wanted to say this video made me decide to buy this car. Thanks Yuri and Jacob.

[@hassankhan-xq8et]

sinjin K not sure if they redesigned the 4 series for 2020. The 2020 M340i would be better. Similar price, redesigned interior, new exterior, and 380+ whp. They will probably redesign the 4 series by next year.

[@scringe1]

The new redesign was supposed to be mid to late this year. I didn't want a 4 door. The interior and tech on the M340 is nice though. I just preferred the lines on the 440i instead. As far as the horsepower, the 440i has enough power for a daily.

[@ertugrulbae46]

You don't get MPPSK in models after June 2018

[@Nerdsickelz]

Its an amazing car, just a shame that the people who drive them are complete... cernts. And thats most of the UK talking :/

[@HuyLe0531]

I just bought mine after watching this video 😄

[@Halosagalover]

He has to stop saying “it’s sooo gooood” he sounds like a pornstar

[@jeffmays7192]

The 340i cockpit feels bigger, handles better than the 440i and is lighter. It’s a no brainer. 340i hands down imho.

[@alfrede.neuman8611]

I have the Gran Coupe version of this car, with the addition of the MPerformance brakes, Enhanced Premium Package, Adaptive LED's and the MPPSK and its everything these guys say it is and more. And on top of all that...the rear hatch area offers exceptional room and the car gets fantastic fuel mileage to boot. Best drivers car I've ever owned....hands down.

[@TommyV440]

I can’t find one of these to save my life

[@J2dad5389]

440 are more rare. Try 340

[@benlagey9149]

I have this car, with the MPPSK (m performance power and sound kit), BMW state that it takes the BHP from 326 to 355, however a large group of us 440i owners went and got our cars dynoed and they all came out at 380hp - 390hp. BMW seriously understated the performance gains!

[@vomErsten]

It's basically an AWD, 6MT-capable M4, which makes it infinitely cooler than an M4 to me.

[@NewDesignVinylGraphics]

@@vomErsten hellllllllll no m4 widebody Alone makes it better, and the s55 is way more raw and advanced than the b58

[@NewDesignVinylGraphics]

@@vomErsten and the m4 comes with a 6 speed as well, or a dct, the 440 doesn’t

[@vomErsten]

@@NewDesignVinylGraphics The 440i can be had with the 6MT, in both the RWD and AWD flavors.

[@NewDesignVinylGraphics]

@@vomErsten fuck xdrive and i know, it doesnt have a dct option though.

[@ronyjose100]

Hi guys , very nice review of 440i . I noticed that you guys discussed or shared only truth about car . Best example is Camrys test drive . Can you make a bmw 550 review. That is most comfortable car which I driven (comfortable like s class )

[@ron1371]

Best car! Best people! Best reviewers! Best quality! U guys r the BEST!!!!! 😍😍😍❤

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Ron JA haha thank you so much

[@b4804514]

There is something about these cars that attracts the biggest assholes and overcompensaters you can guarantee that.

[@ilgatto7327]

I am an owner of a 2017 BMW 340i with M Performance Packages I & II (which includes the MPPSK and exhaust kit) I can confirm everything Yuri and Jakub say about this car is true. This car is amazing and I just love the factory sound!

[@theblackbayexplorer5026]

How’s the reliability been on your 2017? I’m looking at an ‘18

[@ilgatto7327]

@@theblackbayexplorer5026The 340 has been very reliable. Since getting it 18 months ago I put 65,000 km on it and it has ran fantastic. I do oil changes around 8,000 km

[@theblackbayexplorer5026]

@@ilgatto7327 great thx!

[@xCkillaxC]

Can someone link one for sale in the US? I cannot find one for the life of me. I only see M Sport package one. Bmw is confusing af with the packages

[@BrianDempsey13]

Awesome video guys! You hit every aspect on the nose in my opinion. My wife drives our 2017, 440xi Grande Coupe to work each day and gets no respect except from other BMW owners....it's hilarious. And we fight over who's driving when we both go out in it. Hands down, amazing car! Getting the factory exhaust kit soon!

[@1delsol]

2:20 no, it's because Germans underrate their engines by like 100 hp.

[@HungLuigi]

100hp seems like a little too much lol

[@alexgutierrez5056]

Come on, Porsche. Let Yuri and Yacob to go for a drive in your cars. I'm dying to see this guys to go for a drive in a Cayman, a Cayenne or a 911. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Alex Gutierrez we're going next week 😉

[@alexgutierrez5056]

Yaaaaaash!! 👀👀👀

[@Yathuprem]

Do u know the best thing about Tues and Thurs, (I watch these in Wed and Fri as im Indian) Doug and TSP. Awesome video guys. Here before 30K

[@jasdil8806]

2:08 I see what you did there 👀

[@zLartix]

This or the S5 or the new facelifted C43 Coupe or wait for the new 4 series in 2020

[@chubz01]

Either this or the c43.. But the b58 is a big selling point for me,sooo...This,all day, every day. Idk if u prefer manual over auto or not,but even if u do,Id say get the auto.the zf8 is amazing,and the manual isnt alllll that great. Unless u REALLY want a manual,then go for it.

[@nabiljariya6871]

This video convinced me getting a 2019 440i xdrive with the M power kit & M1/M2 packages… and best decision ever. Simply amazing with the windows down… pure joy

[@ertugrulbae46]

The models fro. June 2018 don't gave the MPPSK

[@staggeredhorizons3657]

sounds awesome! awesome channel, keep up the great work! :D

[@LysergicCasserole95]

40i B58 engine > M3/M4 S55 engine

[@cooksindatrap627]

I bought a 2019 mustang GT over this car, LIKE comment if I went the wrong route /:

[@DomyDrummer]

Nah m8 Mustang all the way but those cars are very different

[@austinteh1121]

Always enjoy watching videos from you guys! Awesome job and review!

[@davidlgti1]

Being an owner of a F36 with the MPPSK…. It really is effin awesome.

[@milesrashaad7402]

This is definitely the car I’m saving up for

[@LatvianGamings]

as always you both are delivering exciting content

[@duncantodd3403]

You guys are awesome. I'm at Yorkdale Volkswagen. Let me know if you want a VW to hoon ;-)

[@YuriTereshyn]

Duncan Sloss tanner Faust’s bug please

[@duncantodd3403]

How 'bout his Drift Passat? #OnePointEightLiterV8

[@LivingLifeSlower]

Duncan Sloss Clubsport S?

[@duncantodd3403]

We're in Canada unfortunately. We can dream though!

[@ashman0071]

You guys are like Brothers from another mother, always so entertainingly funny - my first 'fast, sporty car' 20 years ago was, and still is, a manual BMW with a straight six engine (pretty easy to guess the model) - yep, I'd look at it in my garage at 11pm on a Tuesday night before I thought I was going to bed - it would beckon to me despite my having to get up at o dark 30 in the morning for work - no doubt, we went for an hour drive..........BMW has induction noise perfected - best brand out there for it .

[@clutch1767]

Which area/street in Ontario did you guys film this review?

[@HAA0603]

They usually do it somewhere near the 407etr. I'm from Ottawa, so I not that familiar with the area.

[@alexander1485]

they need to be less forceful when they do the visor test lol

[@GordonPratt]

Nah, they're just positive guys. Their default expectation is for it to pass.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Gordon Pratt 😜

[@chasem7889]

What did you think about the steering feel/feedback on this car? Was there any at all? Also, has BMW fixed the dead spot on center (in the steering)?

[@nabilm2941]

The steering wheel is so retro it reminds me of the 80s BMWs. With all this tech, reliability is a concern especially that reliability reports are not encouraging.

[@FlyasaDiamond]

As a 440i owner with the MPPSK (exhaust kit) I honestly think you hit it out the park with this review.

[@MrMduchesne23]

So I'm looking at purchasing a used one....4 years later. How is/was your ownership experience. I'm coming from a 2015 vw GTI performance I wasn't amazed at the top-end performance but the acceleration was amazing.

[@thomasburns3345]

⁠@@MrMduchesne23I had a 2016 GTi PP tuned for 93. I went from that to 2013 S4 (Tuned 93, 440 HP). I traded that for a 2018 340i MPPSK. So I think I might be in a unique position to answer this. You might believe the top end wasn’t good but I can say that it is very fast top end stock, if you didn’t feel it so much that’s likely due to how SMOOTH the b58/ZF8 combo is. Smooth cars don’t feel as fast usually, and this car’s power train is butter. I can say I have the numbers to back it up. I didn’t have my Dragy when I had the GTi, but I know roughly were that car slotted based on who I raced and how it stacked up. The S4 was a large step up from the GTi in terms of top end. Stock they were about the same, once I tuned the S4, the GTi wasn’t even same ballpark. I trapped 113.5 @ 12.06 in the S4 ecu/tcu on 93 and intake only for reference. I haven’t collected a standing quarter yet with the 340i, but they seem to be about mid 12 with 109/110 with the MPPSK. So the s4 is faster but feeling wise they feel CLOSE to equal. That’s because I was able to grab a 60-130. S4 BEST case was 12.1 (I averaged 12.4, for reference in my average DA a 392 Scat is identical 60-130, I raced a C6 Vette the last week I had the s4 and got exactly one car length put on me through 140). So 12.4 average. The first and only try with the 340i was 13.2 for the 60-130. That’s about a difference of 3 cars. In a hypothetical the S4 would gap the 340i by about 3 cars. I think the GTi would’ve slotted in about a car or two behind the 340i. However that’s a s4 with ECU/TCU and lightweight wheels and KW suspension. And a GTi with intake/tune. The 340i is just stock/stock/stock. From what I can see a downpipe and a tune later the 340i will be placing high 9 in the 60-130 on 93. With a TU hpfp, into the 8s on pump. 7s if you mix ethanol. In other words, the top end on a e50 Stage 2+ (two mods and gas!!!) runs in the ballpark of a stock Hellcat. So all this to say the data shows there isn’t a lack of top end on the 340i, and if you watch enough Supra/340/440 videos you’ll begin to see that actually the b58 has more top end stock turbo when tuned properly than most GT/SS/392 v8s. Which is nutty to think about. For it to only be mildly behind my S4 (which was faster than C5 Vettes, just behind C6/C7, could pull on manual 5.0, 10A Stangs were too fast though, hang with Camaro SS in manual or 10A form, and would creep on or match 392 Scats) means that it’s just behind that benchmark. STOCK. If you are open to tuning well then the B58 is your oyster… the data is pretty convincing. It’s not the fastest car but at the price point, it’s hard to beat the value package and few if any motors offer quite the value of the B58. For 60-130 to get from the stock 11s down to 9s in a SS or 5.0 takes thousands and full e85 constantly. The 392 can’t even break 9s without try hard investments. They’re heavy af and pretty maxed from the factory meanwhile $500 Supra HPFP and $300 DP with a $600 tune on the 340i and you’re rocking that all day on 93 pump. That’s why I stepped from the GTi to the S4 and the S4 to the 340i. The S4 can get those numbers too, but you’re talking pulleys, de-cat, ethanol mixing. Then the DSG has to hold up. The GTi could also do that, but would’ve needed at minimum an IS38 and supporting bolt ons AND fueling upgrades. Probably a Litco is38 hybrid or similar to regularly hit that on pump. Meanwhile the 340i can do all that and run like stock in Normal mode because guess what, it’s the factory turbo still. Brilliant engine. Spend some time watching race footage and you’ll see that B58 aren’t THE fastest thing out there but they’re ridiculous hard to beat especially for the value. Watch enough races and you’ll see once tuned they have crazy top end also. Not sure what the voodoo there is because top end is usually when v8s play. I suspect it has to do with the air to water IC in the intake manifold which cools more at those crazy speeds since it passes more air over the heat exchanger. Plenty of content to digest here on KZbin. Check Autoglory and a few others to see the gamut of possibilities with minor investment.

[@Kalbee]

I drive a F30 328 with the 4banger turbo and it pops pretty damn good too with an aftermarket axle-back like I have. It’s so much fun. BMW just makes good sounding cars (with the right exhausts anyway)

[@false_cypher]

Supported! Thanks for making awesome videos!

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Cal Ward thanks so much

[@k0zzu21]

Sounds ridiculous and fake af.

[@johntays2448]

Most satisfying way to put text on your video ever 0:33

[@_ZenMF]

Against your recommendation, i got a 440i GC Msport. Freakin love it. nice review.

[@PradigyMusicman]

They should have driven an X5M or X6M the past 8 years....

[@fabricecadet9109]

Maybe someone had said it before but you look like a young Peter Scolari (Dad from “Honey I shrunk the kids”).

[@uxtico]

Guys, you finally reviewed my car!!! (Sort of ... 340i manual). Just one thing, you can rewind Satellite radio (it’s not intuitive, but it’s in there somewhere). Awesome job as always!

[@YuriTereshyn]

Maxwell Powers find it for me! Send me a video

[@sayukank7]

Believe you can rewind up to 30 min, but you have to stay on the same radio station to rewind. If you keep cycling between stations then the rewind function doesn’t really work.

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Sayukan Kesavan that's probably why it didn't work for Yuri. That guy can't stay on one radio station for an entire song 😂

[@uxtico]

+Sayukan, you're absolutely right. I checked this morning and it did have rewind capabilities for the one station it was tuned to, but changing stations resets it. +Yuri Tereshyn, I couldn't remember the name, but it's called "Time Shift"; I tried to make a video but starting the video kept switching the car display to CarPlay (so frustrating!!)

[@merakiworld1334]

I'm getting the 2018 BMW 440i xDive Gran Coupe M Package 1&2 this Saturday.... I AM SO EXCITED AND IMPATIENT

[@jacobfowler8795]

Lets get some videos about your first impressions and how it sounds!

[@SWEETVENOM100]

How has it been!?

[@westonite210]

How do you guys not have more subscribers!?!

[@f32440i]

So much better in many ways than the new m440i.

[@wisdomntshalintshali3296]

You just made me fall in love with this car again. Damn. Your enthusiasm makes it hard resist

[@markhenderson123]

Wow, thought the stock exhaust on my 08' 335xi would be meaner sounding than the new 440i's but damn I was wrong. Check out the video on my page of how it sounds!

[@ArthurEmbleton]

No box test? Mind you, it's not really the car for it

[@greghamilton5872]

Great job on the review guys. Love the enthusiasm! So I too love the 440 but as its optioned out its exactly the same price as the M4. Why would I but this car (other than all wheel drive) when i could have my true dream car? The M4.

[@DripExplains]

85k subs? You guys deserve 85 million!

[@jameswheeler9752]

Ok StraightPipes guys. I'm in a dilemma. Would you choose this over the F82 M4? or go for the 440i?

[@shardie78239]

This is my favorite “DRIVE” so far. The quality of the film and your editing makes the whole thing so fun to watch. I like how you keep talking while showing the car and the cut back to you talking about the car. Nice touch. I love this car as well. It’s my favorite along with Audi S5 coupe. The subtle changes BMW made to exterior is really nice. Exhaust is well worth it.

[@IvanBosnjak89]

That sounds brilliant! Better than the slightly muted M3/M4 in my book. It's not a popular opinion, but I've always found sixes to sound the best. There always seems to be more notes to their exhaust, especially on Porsche's. I wasn't a huge fan of the latest 3 series' chassis; felt kind of disconnected to me, and the steering too. Powertrain was brilliant however. Would you guys say the 4 is marked improvement over the standard 3s?

[@JamesRussoMillas]

For that price, just buy an M3 lol

[@geo745don]

James Russo M4 = no AWD

[@rossbain1784]

why so expensive? Base M4's start off less than this one tested and you get an extra turbo with the actual ownership of a real M.

[@TheStraightPipes]

mugenctr the 440i is a twin scroll single turbo

[@MiguelRPD]

You will be the first Patreon channel I'll support ! You guys deserve it.

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Miguel Angel Medina Rise thanks so much

[@mojojoedwards]

I'm a Merc guy but If anything, manual gauges over Merc's all screen.