The M340 is so many cars wrapped up in one. It’s the perfect all-around daily driver. It’s your weekend canyon carver. It’s your occasional track car. It’s your drag racer. It’s your luxury car for a night out on the town. It’s got room for the family. It’s a tech lover’s dream (if well equipped). It’s your all-weather mountain mobile. And it’s your (amazingly) fuel efficient commuter. I had a 06 330XI, 16 340i XDrive, and now a 21 M340i XDrive. Never owned a better car.
The RS3 engine is hand built by the same team who builds the V10 for R8 and Lamborghini Huracan. Lots of same internals. Hence why the 5 cylinder sounds a lot like the V10. Expensive drivetrain that’s a masterpiece.
Already many videos on the S4 vs M340, this is more unique and I think a closer match to the m340 cuz the s4 isn’t nearly as fast or handle as well. I think many people that consider the M340 would consider the RS3 as well and viceversa.
4s 0-60 on wet asphalt is just insane for the price range and comfort of these cars. I'm looking into buying one of these two in the future, but this video makes the decision even harder 😂
Mate… this was such an enjoyable video!! Incredible content, really top tier. I was surprised at how little subscribers you’ve got. Keep it going and I’m sure you’ll grow coz you deserve it buddy. For me I’d have to pick 340i, been looking into them now but you’ve sold me to 340i for my preference👍👍 thank you!
Thanks for this great video! Gotta love the fact you took the similar color as well for a fair comparison. I would love to see wallpapers of that M340i, it looks perfect!
I bought the m340i because of the style, b58engine and availability to mod easily if you choose. And the interior to me is beautiful. It has it all for a four door sedan.
Great video quality. Amazing in action shots! I've been watching your videos for some time now, the potential of the channel is great and you look very humble! Non the less the video provided great and detailed comparison! Keep up the good work!
M340i FTW!! It’s a very underrated car. It weighs 400lbs more, which is where the diff is in performance numbers. To top it off, it’s still the cheaper car and the underdog here. Get some lightweight wheels on it, lower it, and it’ll close the gap quite a bit.
@@Sleepygarage Big time! It’s one of those cars that get discovered late and then really takes off in popularity once people start seeing what they can really do
A stock 340i (B58) engine can easily handle more power when modified than an RS3. However, the RS3 is more exclusive, unique, and will hold its value much better.
Yeah..not so sure about that. Check out the RS3's that IROZ have tuned, they have some absolutely insane RS3s(and just some insane Audi's in general). Dont think ive seen any m340's yet that are as fast as some of those IROZ cars. People love to talk about how great the B58 platform is(and it is a great platform) but if were talking about pure performance ceiling, then Audi's take the cake there, theres a reason why you see multiple Audi platform's being tuned by top tuners out there and raced, whilst you cant really say the same thing about any BMW platform(b58 included). I think completely stock the m340 is a bit better value compared to a new RS3(which to be fair, they compared a newer m340 to an older rs3 in this video so not exactly a fair comparison) when it comes to a daily driver, but if youre interested in pushing the performance of the platform as high as possible then the RS3 is the clear winner, the car is capable of FAR, FAR more than its stock configuration.
@@Handcannon77 I agree that the B58 is a better value out of the box. My personal 2019 RS3 has a fully forged engine with a large turbo and is pushing 900 awhp on an E85 blend. It's extremely fast and sounds great, but in hindsight I probably wouldn't have built it to the extreme I did.
Def not. Mate my rs3 makes 740 hp stage 3 and never had problems. I sold it though and got a new rs3. Miss my old one 😢. Compared to my friend with his m3 that he blew his turbos and broke the crankshaft at stage 2
Good show bud. Keep up the hard work and you’ll get even bigger. I’m an Audi fan. Bought the original a7 in 2012 and now bringing the new X5 into the home shortly
Great video! Im actually stuck between these 2 cars as my next daily. I've been a VAG consumer for years and was thinking maybe I should try something different. I'm really comfortable with the MQB platform that the rs3 offers as I have an E85 stage 2 golf R right now. I'm definitely going to be doing power mods no matter which I get, which is why I was leaning toward the rs3, but like you said, the m340i being rear wheel biased awd just makes it so much more fun
If you’re going crazy for power like 15k+ in mods the RS3 has more potential but if you’re gonna do e85 stage 2 for either car they’re gonna be very similar in speed.
@@Sleepygarage I honestly like the styling on the older rs3 better. Also, I’d be going with a bigger turbo at some point and probably building the engine, so the upgrade path for the rs3 bid a bit more clear to me.
@@Kujashin ah true, yeah I think you’ll get more out the rs3 with a big turbo but if u want RWD based AWD m340 is a no Brainer then since the new rs3 is out of the equation now
I chose RS3 years ago because it finally came to America and won’t be around for long. It’s a unicorn that we were not suppose to get. The sound is amazing. The tuning capabilities are insane. You can make it as fast as you want. I love it! I’ve driven a lot of M340’s and love them too. I will buy the next generation if they make one. Hopefully!
I remember getting back to you when you asked me about my RS3 on order! Would of been nice if you had showed me the same courtesy when I asked you a question about these two cars!
@@germanengineering204 The RS3 is amazing. It’s the perfect size car. Love everything about it. Best bet it to drive both. Find a person in an RS3 group to drive one around you. Also go drive a 340. It’s also an amazing car. It’s a tad bigger in which some people love and some people don’t want as big. So some guys will go with 240 because it’s smaller and sportier. BMW is more playful around corners as you can get it sideways. RS3 doesn’t go sideways and stays planted in its track. With RS3, definitely do a rear sway bar upgrade. Makes a huge difference. Tuning brings it to another level of power too.
Should I get a base model BMW 330i or an audi s3 to get a little bit more performance?I would really appreciate if you guys shared your thoughts with me.
Hey I’m new to the G20 cars and I have a 2020 m340i. Your prices are by far the lowest I’ve seen on your website and I will be ordering soon. I have only one question I have the M adaptive suspension do you recommend lowering the car or just keep it stock? Thanks, I love all your videos nice job keep it up.
Hi thank u for checking out the site! The m adaptive suspension will still work with lowering springs but the difference between the drive modes won’t be nearly as noticeable it’ll always sit in s stiffer position than stock. Me personally with horrible roads where I live I’d keep it stock with the M adaptive suspensions for sure, but if you really want it for aesthetics no harm really done just slightly more uncomfortable. Performance wise shouldn’t be an issue.
I guess is a bit different for everyone. I have driven the new supra and the golf r mk7 and i found the to be much more fun than a supra since it feels like a go kart than a jet. Though it was only by straight line acceleration no twisty roads but i cant imagine how fun the rs3 with that 5 cylinder engine
I have a 2018 RS3 and if you drove it, you would think it was a V6 or more. Overtaking a slower car is like an experience onto its own. Stock I did 11.92 @ 117mph
I am not a fan of BMWs with large grilles. In terms of appearance, I find the M340i to be superior to the M3/M4. As for performance, I lean towards all-wheel drive since I don't engage in track driving.
What wheels you have on M340i? I love the bigger thicker tiers. They must be also comfier and better for worse quality roads. Also what is ground clearance of the 340i? The road/pavement in front of our building has some spots where you can definitely use decent clearance if I buy it I would not wanna ruin the bumpers or something on the underside of the car while parking there.
I'm torn between both.. how easy is it to navigate the 340 around a parkade, is it too big for downtown life in general? For me its way nicer to sit it, and for a road trip I'll take the 340 all day long, just daily commute I'm torn...
M340 isn’t that big it’s still midsize so it’s easy to drive or maneuver any parkade. In North America the size difference isn’t noticeable at all and shouldn’t affect anything but if you live in Europe the RS3 is probably easier to drive around.
@@Sleepygarage Thanks, no I'm west coast Canada so the parkade life is legit lol. . I think the M340 would give me more enjoyment stepping into, the Audi are a dime a dozen around here too. Also for highway travel which I do a lot of, the fuel economy and size may be better. What winter tires are you running, and is the 340 'decent' in the snow? I'm so close to pulling the trigger on a 2021 M340 xdrive with 20k KM on in....
@Elvisisalive just get the m340i xdrive lol the car is not big at all. Just traded in a 2018 Shelby GT350 on a 2020 m340ix and the car feels smaller and handles better than the track built Shelby. Highway travel is super smooth and eco pro will be appreciated for your daily commuting. Would recommend michelin Ps4s for your all year tires with great drivability
@@bradt4062 I think you are correct, that's the way I will go. Ill go look up the ps4s thanks for the intel, we have some pretty bad winter moments here on the highways so I don't mind spending more money on the tires to get the good ones.
@@elvisisalive2716 depends on what you like most and what’s easily available for you to purchase. With the rs3 being discontinued it is a lot tougher to find a well priced, low kms car. RS3 is a fun car to drive and definitely turns heads, but does lack the interior and tech you would get in the m340i. Definitely test drive both, but if you’re already siding with the m340i, just pull the trigger!
Great video! I’m new to cars and I’m thinking of getting a m340i sleepy. My question is for mods like spoilers, diffusers, mirrors caps, blacked out grills - how do ppl normally go about modding their car? Do they buy aftermarket and then install everything by themselves or do they take it to a garage? I’m quite busy so I was just wondering how it works? I’m a bit naive in this topic so would appreciate your help 🙏🏾☺️
Yeah for those mods usually people just do themselves at home, doesn’t require much time or knowledge. But there are shops that will do it for ya, if you’re in the Toronto area I could offer suggestions for good places for it. If u do need parts hit up www.sleepygarage.com for all those parts for your M340. Hope u get your m340 soon!
My favorite thing about my m340i is that most people underestimate it, I’m gonna wait a while to do cosmetic mods on mine because I love surprising the American muscle cars that don’t know much about bmws
Yup all of those mods can easily be done at home. TH-cam tutorials help a ton. Just crack open a nice cold beer or soda, and get to it. I did those things on mine, along with swapping wheels.
Amazing review, Beautiful cars..... really good comparison between the cars. You are right M3 is more expensive and alot quicker than the RS3. M340i is more aligned with RS3 price wise ofcouse.
@@fzr1000981you can read a brochure, congrats. Now do yourself a favor and look at drag times and track times, the RS3 isn’t even close to a G80 M3. RS5 is the class that competes with the M3, not the RS3 and there’s a reason for that. You’re better off comparing an F80 M3 or the comp M2, bc the G80/2 platform is setting records. I’m not a brand loyalist and enjoy all german engineering, but the consensus has been for awhile that Audi’s are good at everything, great all-rounders, but they do not excel over their competitors in any performance category. There’s a reason BMW’s aftermarket support is huge and cheaper than their Audi and Mercedes counterparts. It would be great for Audi to chase performance again and push the envelope, but this has not been their design philosophy/direction since at least 2020.
Great video but when comparing platforms you should mention the RS3/Daza has the most tuning potential. There are many 8 second RS3’s out there and only one 8 second M3/M340. The M340 will never be a 7 second car
Give it a couple more years. The Supra crowd is developing more tunes and parts. Till then, I will keep enjoying my RS3 like I have been for almost 6 years.
Hey, big fan from Australia here. I’m currently in the market for one of these 2 cars or a C43 AMG. Just wondering - is that the M performance exhaust on the M340i? Or is that a different exhaust setup? It sounds beautiful . Excellent video all round by the way, great content.
Great video. But the RS3 has 8 piston front callipers and little baby single piston rears (same as A3/S3) and take my word the RS3 brakes do not like heat. Brake fade is terrible on the steel rotor cars.
340i is more tunable on stock engine you can easily get 700+. The rs3 is a good car but you gotta change pistons rods etc to reach that hp. M340i for me!!! Amazing video bud.
I have an M340 only video posted going through some of the appearance mods I did and I’ve attached links in the description to some of the products. Thanks
@Sleepygarage I think you can still import one from USA :) if you watched sam car legion's latest videos I guess he drag raced one like that here in Canada. Maybe you can contact its Canadian ( I believe he lives in Ontario too) owner and do a review with it on your channel soon 😊
I just ordered a 2025 M340i. Portimaeo Blue with a tan interior. I test drove both of these models and the Audi does win the interior segment hands down I feel the B58 engine is much more reliable than the Audi and I feel the BMW could easily go 100k miles with just the suggested maintenance.
Extremely professional and amazing video! Just wondering if you've done anything to the exhaust on the M340? I have a 2021 M340 that sounds no where near as exciting as that!
Loving the production increase, I like both cars but the m340 takes the win because on so many levels it’s a better car. Remember Mother’s Day is tomorrow people buy your moms something without our moms we would have a hard time affording these cars.
@@fzr1000981 i love the competition between both cars but the new bwm 340i wins in terms of interior design even if the new Audi is faster the BMW is meanner in my opinion.
Having driven the rs3 my dad has one I actually prefer the bmw I have a m240i xdrive and for me it's the better car nicer inside almost as quick and the b58 is for me the better engine less lag smoother and bullet proof the dazza engine sound lovely though
@@Sleepygarage awesome I would love to see the video they are great all season winter tires, and they’re close when it comes to performance to summer tires as you can get from the ones I have tried
@@mohammaddalloul9891tell me u know nothing without telling me u know nothing 😂😂 typical bmw fan boy, a built daza engine pulls train lengths on super cars and leaves b58 in the dust
@@mohammaddalloul9891b58 and daza both have incredible tunability, b58 is simply just more cost effective. With the daza you’d have to upgrade the stock motor but with the b58 u have to upgrade the stock trans
I can't help but think that 'Hot Hatches' like the RS3 and A45s are just pointless... Hatchbacks are cheap cars, they're the cheapest way to get something with a Mercedes/BMW/Audi badge on them, power for power, they're cheaper than their big siblings, so the 120i vs 318i, big difference in price, but not so different in power. You pay for the superior features of a Sedan/Coupe, so things like extra room for cargo and passengers, but also a FAR better suspension and ride quality, better noise isolation, far better interior build quality, better tech, a more efficent engine, streamline looks and aero, as well as a host of other things that a cheap hatchback can't match. When you see the RS3 and A45s are the same price (sometimes more) than the M340i, with all 3 being very similar in performace, but the M340i of course being a Sedan, having all of the above mentioned advantages, really does make the Hot Hatches feel pointless. If they were 10k less, maybe, but not at the same price as the far superior 3-series.
Yes you are right about the price points of these cars. But sadly they are very trending and beloved here in Europe. In condensed and tight Cities all over France, Spain and Italy these cars are top notch for everyone who desires Fast and Practical cars, furthermore every respected person from the „Streets“ drives one of these so very many young people love these cars aswell, middle class citizen and lower class citizen make great profit combined like we can see with Hellcats and all these Cars which are beloved in the US
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The M340 is so many cars wrapped up in one. It’s the perfect all-around daily driver. It’s your weekend canyon carver. It’s your occasional track car. It’s your drag racer. It’s your luxury car for a night out on the town. It’s got room for the family. It’s a tech lover’s dream (if well equipped). It’s your all-weather mountain mobile. And it’s your (amazingly) fuel efficient commuter. I had a 06 330XI, 16 340i XDrive, and now a 21 M340i XDrive. Never owned a better car.
Absolutely agree. It’s Fr a jack of all trades
And it's a wagon so it's even more useful than the rs3 hatchback
Time to get an M3😁
@@rasmusansin3273 sadly no in USA, though. Wish they'd offer it, lots of enthusiasts here would consider it.
Crazy how underrated is this channel!
Love the 340i vs rs3, love both of this cars so it’s great to see em side by side.
Much appreciated!
I really like your calm demeanor and the lack of yelling to convey how you feel about the cars.
Love these reviews.
Thank u, really appreciate it!
Hes more americanized Asian.
The intro, the quality, everything about this video is a W. 🔥
Thank u 🙏
The RS3 engine is hand built by the same team who builds the V10 for R8 and Lamborghini Huracan. Lots of same internals. Hence why the 5 cylinder sounds a lot like the V10. Expensive drivetrain that’s a masterpiece.
Yeah it’s amazing!
Yeah its one bank of the v10 i recently bought a 2015 rs5 which has the v8 version of the v10 in the r8 and huracan and my car stock revs to 8500rpm
@@draggy6544 RS5 is a great car that is a lot of fun. A future classic.
I own a 2020 RS3 and I had no idea they were hand built, thanks for making me love my car even more than I thought possible
Hand assembled. They mean a person assembled it with aid of robots that do the seals etc
Man, your intro, quality review and excellent editing is second to none. Keep up the great work!
Much appreciated!
You have your reasons, but still should should be M2 vs RS3, M3/M4 vs RS5, or M340i vs S4.
M340i has more hp both audi S4 and S5
@@at3963 they are in the same class and are the brand compatible models
@@at3963 and the rs3 has more hp than the m340i...smh
@@coffeeemate6741 that is in paper, on a dyno both my produce similar output
Already many videos on the S4 vs M340, this is more unique and I think a closer match to the m340 cuz the s4 isn’t nearly as fast or handle as well. I think many people that consider the M340 would consider the RS3 as well and viceversa.
4s 0-60 on wet asphalt is just insane for the price range and comfort of these cars. I'm looking into buying one of these two in the future, but this video makes the decision even harder 😂
What did you go with, Im on same boat as you were now. I cant decide between the RS3 or M340i
@@ZColdBloodZI went rs3 🤗
@@ZColdBloodZ Still trying to choose 😭
@@ZColdBloodZI went m340
@@ZColdBloodZM340i. The B58 is practically one of if not the best engines ever produced by BMW. Either that or the M3 with the S58.
Mate… this was such an enjoyable video!! Incredible content, really top tier.
I was surprised at how little subscribers you’ve got. Keep it going and I’m sure you’ll grow coz you deserve it buddy. For me I’d have to pick 340i, been looking into them now but you’ve sold me to 340i for my preference👍👍 thank you!
Preciate It man, hopefully it grows!
340 is a great choice haha
Rs3 are rare and work of art. B58 will be second choice tho. Still a amazing machine. Wish we got newer rs3 in CA. Good video.
Yeah unfortunately no 2023+ RS3 here :(
Best review between these fantastic cars I have seen. I love both these cars, I can't decide they are that good!
Glad you liked it, thank u! Haha both cars are so good
Thanks for this great video! Gotta love the fact you took the similar color as well for a fair comparison. I would love to see wallpapers of that M340i, it looks perfect!
Thank u bro, I appreciate it. Haha yeah wallpapers would be dope but I dont have any high quality enough :(
I bought the m340i because of the style, b58engine and availability to mod easily if you choose. And the interior to me is beautiful. It has it all for a four door sedan.
Great video quality. Amazing in action shots! I've been watching your videos for some time now, the potential of the channel is great and you look very humble! Non the less the video provided great and detailed comparison! Keep up the good work!
Preciate it, thank u!
M340i FTW!! It’s a very underrated car. It weighs 400lbs more, which is where the diff is in performance numbers. To top it off, it’s still the cheaper car and the underdog here. Get some lightweight wheels on it, lower it, and it’ll close the gap quite a bit.
M340 Fr underrated
@@Sleepygarage Big time! It’s one of those cars that get discovered late and then really takes off in popularity once people start seeing what they can really do
Or just tune it…
340 is dime a dozen and B58 is vastly overhyped. Tons of plastic parts and history of oil consumption
@@fzr1000981 🤡 moron
A stock 340i (B58) engine can easily handle more power when modified than an RS3. However, the RS3 is more exclusive, unique, and will hold its value much better.
B58 is goated
Yeah..not so sure about that. Check out the RS3's that IROZ have tuned, they have some absolutely insane RS3s(and just some insane Audi's in general). Dont think ive seen any m340's yet that are as fast as some of those IROZ cars. People love to talk about how great the B58 platform is(and it is a great platform) but if were talking about pure performance ceiling, then Audi's take the cake there, theres a reason why you see multiple Audi platform's being tuned by top tuners out there and raced, whilst you cant really say the same thing about any BMW platform(b58 included). I think completely stock the m340 is a bit better value compared to a new RS3(which to be fair, they compared a newer m340 to an older rs3 in this video so not exactly a fair comparison) when it comes to a daily driver, but if youre interested in pushing the performance of the platform as high as possible then the RS3 is the clear winner, the car is capable of FAR, FAR more than its stock configuration.
@@Handcannon77 I agree that the B58 is a better value out of the box. My personal 2019 RS3 has a fully forged engine with a large turbo and is pushing 900 awhp on an E85 blend. It's extremely fast and sounds great, but in hindsight I probably wouldn't have built it to the extreme I did.
Def not. Mate my rs3 makes 740 hp stage 3 and never had problems. I sold it though and got a new rs3. Miss my old one 😢. Compared to my friend with his m3 that he blew his turbos and broke the crankshaft at stage 2
Good show bud. Keep up the hard work and you’ll get even bigger. I’m an Audi fan. Bought the original a7 in 2012 and now bringing the new X5 into the home shortly
Thank u, congrats on the X5 a great car as well
New X5 base is a sleeper. That B58 is a gem. Might be my next vehicle.
The quality on your videos is insane, keep up the good content!! 🔥
Preciate it bro
@@Sleepygarage for real, the quality is so clean!!! crazy how its on an iPhone
Finally, someone that places the L/100km for fuel 8:54
Ofc gotta have it for the rest of the world lol
Great video! Im actually stuck between these 2 cars as my next daily. I've been a VAG consumer for years and was thinking maybe I should try something different. I'm really comfortable with the MQB platform that the rs3 offers as I have an E85 stage 2 golf R right now. I'm definitely going to be doing power mods no matter which I get, which is why I was leaning toward the rs3, but like you said, the m340i being rear wheel biased awd just makes it so much more fun
New RS3 has drift mode
Yeah that’s true if u can get your hands on a 22+ RS3 it’s fun too!
If you’re going crazy for power like 15k+ in mods the RS3 has more potential but if you’re gonna do e85 stage 2 for either car they’re gonna be very similar in speed.
@@Sleepygarage I honestly like the styling on the older rs3 better. Also, I’d be going with a bigger turbo at some point and probably building the engine, so the upgrade path for the rs3 bid a bit more clear to me.
@@Kujashin ah true, yeah I think you’ll get more out the rs3 with a big turbo but if u want RWD based AWD m340 is a no Brainer then since the new rs3 is out of the equation now
bro this production quality is insane 🔥
thank u, shot on iPhone mostly lol
I have a 21 M340 and love it but can't go wrong either way as you said.
Yes I have a 2024 M340IX and the car is a beast. The upgraded displays are dope.
First timer I came across the channel and honestly one of the best
Great channel and amazing editing. Keep it up!
Preciate it!
the quality is so clean and crisp!!
if you dont mind me asking what iPhone and settings are/were you using(depth, resolution, fps)?
Thanks 14 pro!
I chose RS3 years ago because it finally came to America and won’t be around for long. It’s a unicorn that we were not suppose to get. The sound is amazing. The tuning capabilities are insane. You can make it as fast as you want. I love it!
I’ve driven a lot of M340’s and love them too. I will buy the next generation if they make one. Hopefully!
RS3 is great!!
You've driven M340i, and RS3, so which is more enjoyable to drive? RS3 on order, but I wonder if I made the right decision?
I remember getting back to you when you asked me about my RS3 on order! Would of been nice if you had showed me the same courtesy when I asked you a question about these two cars!
@@germanengineering204 Sorry. I never got the notification.
@@germanengineering204 The RS3 is amazing. It’s the perfect size car. Love everything about it.
Best bet it to drive both. Find a person in an RS3 group to drive one around you.
Also go drive a 340. It’s also an amazing car. It’s a tad bigger in which some people love and some people don’t want as big. So some guys will go with 240 because it’s smaller and sportier.
BMW is more playful around corners as you can get it sideways. RS3 doesn’t go sideways and stays planted in its track.
With RS3, definitely do a rear sway bar upgrade. Makes a huge difference. Tuning brings it to another level of power too.
Quality of this video is immaculate.
thank u
Should I get a base model BMW 330i or an audi s3 to get a little bit more performance?I would really appreciate if you guys shared your thoughts with me.
Top Notch Review, and covered lots of areas with the cars, that others do not... well done..
Thank you! 👍 I appreciate it
M340i my realistic dream car hoping to get one this year
Hope u do!
I went w an m340i .... The RS3 is a little faster stock but the m340i is so much sexxier to look at 😍
Great choice!
Agree
Another bad ass video from you man! Keep up the good work
Preciate it, means a lot!
Great video, RS3 for the win!
Thank u
You are kinda comparing and older audi to a newer bmw tho grab a 2022 rs3 vs 2022 m340 that would be alot more fare comparison
i mean if you want a fair comparison it should go against the m2, then its a done deal.
Hey I’m new to the G20 cars and I have a 2020 m340i. Your prices are by far the lowest I’ve seen on your website and I will be ordering soon. I have only one question I have the M adaptive suspension do you recommend lowering the car or just keep it stock? Thanks, I love all your videos nice job keep it up.
Hi thank u for checking out the site! The m adaptive suspension will still work with lowering springs but the difference between the drive modes won’t be nearly as noticeable it’ll always sit in s stiffer position than stock. Me personally with horrible roads where I live I’d keep it stock with the M adaptive suspensions for sure, but if you really want it for aesthetics no harm really done just slightly more uncomfortable. Performance wise shouldn’t be an issue.
@@Sleepygarage thank you 🙏
Very nice video, keep it up bro.
I guess is a bit different for everyone. I have driven the new supra and the golf r mk7 and i found the to be much more fun than a supra since it feels like a go kart than a jet. Though it was only by straight line acceleration no twisty roads but i cant imagine how fun the rs3 with that 5 cylinder engine
Yeah the R is a go kart rocket in a straight line for sure the rs3 is that on crack
Editing skills are a top feat!
Thank u!
They’re 8-piston brembos on the RS3. You’re wrong again
I have a 2018 RS3 and if you drove it, you would think it was a V6 or more. Overtaking a slower car is like an experience onto its own. Stock I did 11.92 @ 117mph
Very helpful video. Planning on looking at a couple m340i’s tmrw🙏🤪
How did u like them?
@@Sleepygarage I was looking at used ones. I now have a 2023 tanzanite blue m340i coming this week
@@Sleepygarage Also watching your review really helped me decide to get an m340i
I am not a fan of BMWs with large grilles. In terms of appearance, I find the M340i to be superior to the M3/M4. As for performance, I lean towards all-wheel drive since I don't engage in track driving.
What wheels you have on M340i? I love the bigger thicker tiers. They must be also comfier and better for worse quality roads. Also what is ground clearance of the 340i? The road/pavement in front of our building has some spots where you can definitely use decent clearance if I buy it I would not wanna ruin the bumpers or something on the underside of the car while parking there.
I'm torn between both.. how easy is it to navigate the 340 around a parkade, is it too big for downtown life in general? For me its way nicer to sit it, and for a road trip I'll take the 340 all day long, just daily commute I'm torn...
M340 isn’t that big it’s still midsize so it’s easy to drive or maneuver any parkade. In North America the size difference isn’t noticeable at all and shouldn’t affect anything but if you live in Europe the RS3 is probably easier to drive around.
@@Sleepygarage Thanks, no I'm west coast Canada so the parkade life is legit lol. . I think the M340 would give me more enjoyment stepping into, the Audi are a dime a dozen around here too. Also for highway travel which I do a lot of, the fuel economy and size may be better. What winter tires are you running, and is the 340 'decent' in the snow? I'm so close to pulling the trigger on a 2021 M340 xdrive with 20k KM on in....
@Elvisisalive just get the m340i xdrive lol the car is not big at all. Just traded in a 2018 Shelby GT350 on a 2020 m340ix and the car feels smaller and handles better than the track built Shelby. Highway travel is super smooth and eco pro will be appreciated for your daily commuting. Would recommend michelin Ps4s for your all year tires with great drivability
@@bradt4062 I think you are correct, that's the way I will go. Ill go look up the ps4s thanks for the intel, we have some pretty bad winter moments here on the highways so I don't mind spending more money on the tires to get the good ones.
@@elvisisalive2716 depends on what you like most and what’s easily available for you to purchase. With the rs3 being discontinued it is a lot tougher to find a well priced, low kms car. RS3 is a fun car to drive and definitely turns heads, but does lack the interior and tech you would get in the m340i. Definitely test drive both, but if you’re already siding with the m340i, just pull the trigger!
Amazing video mate !!
Thanks a lot!
Cinematopgraphy just keeps getting better. Great video! Bmw on top though
Thank u 🙏
Just ordered my M340i. Gonna be a long couple months.
Congrats! Worth the wait!
Couple months is a walk through the park lol! I ordered an RS3, and was told 18 month wait approximately!
i feel like M340`s interior is much much better than RS3
Needed a comparison of the current RS3, but honesty these are completely different cars. The 340 is a boat
Nicely done. AudiGang
Thank u
Great video! I’m new to cars and I’m thinking of getting a m340i sleepy. My question is for mods like spoilers, diffusers, mirrors caps, blacked out grills - how do ppl normally go about modding their car? Do they buy aftermarket and then install everything by themselves or do they take it to a garage? I’m quite busy so I was just wondering how it works? I’m a bit naive in this topic so would appreciate your help 🙏🏾☺️
Yeah for those mods usually people just do themselves at home, doesn’t require much time or knowledge. But there are shops that will do it for ya, if you’re in the Toronto area I could offer suggestions for good places for it. If u do need parts hit up www.sleepygarage.com for all those parts for your M340. Hope u get your m340 soon!
@@Sleepygarage thanks sleepy, yes please send those suggestions over, you are amazing ☺️
My favorite thing about my m340i is that most people underestimate it, I’m gonna wait a while to do cosmetic mods on mine because I love surprising the American muscle cars that don’t know much about bmws
Yup all of those mods can easily be done at home. TH-cam tutorials help a ton. Just crack open a nice cold beer or soda, and get to it. I did those things on mine, along with swapping wheels.
Amazing review, Beautiful cars..... really good comparison between the cars. You are right M3 is more expensive and alot quicker than the RS3. M340i is more aligned with RS3 price wise ofcouse.
Thank u!
To be fair, it doesn’t compete in the same class at all. The S4 is positioned as a direct competitor to the M340i.
A class above
Sorry, it's not quicker. Check 0-60 times and get a clue
@@fzr1000981you can read a brochure, congrats. Now do yourself a favor and look at drag times and track times, the RS3 isn’t even close to a G80 M3. RS5 is the class that competes with the M3, not the RS3 and there’s a reason for that. You’re better off comparing an F80 M3 or the comp M2, bc the G80/2 platform is setting records. I’m not a brand loyalist and enjoy all german engineering, but the consensus has been for awhile that Audi’s are good at everything, great all-rounders, but they do not excel over their competitors in any performance category. There’s a reason BMW’s aftermarket support is huge and cheaper than their Audi and Mercedes counterparts. It would be great for Audi to chase performance again and push the envelope, but this has not been their design philosophy/direction since at least 2020.
@@Cryemoar digging up year old thread and writing a novel isn't smart. I own a 2025 M2 now...relax
Great video but when comparing platforms you should mention the RS3/Daza has the most tuning potential. There are many 8 second RS3’s out there and only one 8 second M3/M340. The M340 will never be a 7 second car
Good to know, thanks!
Give it a couple more years. The Supra crowd is developing more tunes and parts.
Till then, I will keep enjoying my RS3 like I have been for almost 6 years.
@@ryanb8736 the supra is already in the 7’s because its 3300 pounds
Always loved that shape RS3
Hey, big fan from Australia here. I’m currently in the market for one of these 2 cars or a C43 AMG. Just wondering - is that the M performance exhaust on the M340i? Or is that a different exhaust setup? It sounds beautiful . Excellent video all round by the way, great content.
Certain clips it was with a donwpipe and certain clips it was stock. The 2020 just sounds way more aggressive with the burbles
Thank u :)
Great video. But the RS3 has 8 piston front callipers and little baby single piston rears (same as A3/S3) and take my word the RS3 brakes do not like heat. Brake fade is terrible on the steel rotor cars.
Thank u for the info!
Great video, thank you for sharing!
Thank u!
Good video, cinematography is wonderful 🤌🏻
Thank u 🙏
I ended up going for an 8V RS3 with so the dynamic plus package. Hopefully I won’t regret it 😂
I think you should do a 4.0t S6 vs 2018ish BMW M550i xdrivr
Very cool video. Both are excellent vehicles!!
Couldn’t agree more!
Where do you go for your drives? Those roads look super fun
Caledon, ON
340i is more tunable on stock engine you can easily get 700+. The rs3 is a good car but you gotta change pistons rods etc to reach that hp.
M340i for me!!! Amazing video bud.
Can you do a video going over mods for your M340i?
I have an M340 only video posted going through some of the appearance mods I did and I’ve attached links in the description to some of the products. Thanks
Sick editing
Preciate it bro
Audi needs to revise their styling. The BMW looks sooooo much better....
The new RS3 looks so much better. A more special car.
The seats on the RS3 are electric as option, also: the Audi Logo is black with black pack.
Great video my friend.
Preciate it
What is the tire height on the M340i? I do not think those are 19s but 18s with 45/50 tire height or at least it looks like it.
That RS3 is very bare bones spec:ed, all of the things you mentioned like electric seats etc are all options on both the BMW and Audi
Love the RS3!
Too bad Canada doesn’t get the new RS3. It would have been nice to compare the M340 vs. the 8Y.
Yeah I wanted to do the 8Y but none in Canada :(
US only got the launch edition of 250. Nobody is sure if US will be able to get anymore. Production may come to a stop.
@Sleepygarage I think you can still import one from USA :) if you watched sam car legion's latest videos I guess he drag raced one like that here in Canada. Maybe you can contact its Canadian ( I believe he lives in Ontario too) owner and do a review with it on your channel soon 😊
Amazing video, BMW for the win!
Preciate it 🙏🙏
The RS3 isn’t the new RS3 8y which is much better and faster .
I just ordered a 2025 M340i. Portimaeo Blue with a tan interior. I test drove both of these models and the Audi does win the interior segment hands down I feel the B58 engine is much more reliable than the Audi and I feel the BMW could easily go 100k miles with just the suggested maintenance.
ty for dressing up and wearing ur nice slides for this video.
Lmao forgot to put on shoes
Extremely professional and amazing video! Just wondering if you've done anything to the exhaust on the M340? I have a 2021 M340 that sounds no where near as exciting as that!
Thank u, I have a downpipe on now but most those shots were actually when it’s stock exhaust. The 2020 M340 just has burbles and pops from factory.
@@Sleepygarage damn they’ve really toned down the exhaust then 😓
@@Sharviperare you in Europe? European spec cars have more regulations regarding exhausts, hence American cars are louder than the European spec ones
@@rb0042 yeah UK, that explains it then sadly, will probably get something done to it soon
bro put a drag race between the two cars
They’re not powered not due to weight savings. Rather to make room for helmet clearance. Wrong again on the RS3 🤦♂️
on my 2023 m340 i can get 500-550 highway miles per tank. that engine in phenomenal.
Yeah it’s so efficient for what it is
What front lip is on that m340i?
www.sleepygarage.com
That G20 is a beauty.
Thank u :)
Loving the production increase, I like both cars but the m340 takes the win because on so many levels it’s a better car. Remember Mother’s Day is tomorrow people buy your moms something without our moms we would have a hard time affording these cars.
It's not a better car on track, it gets smoked (also 0-60). Also he isn't evaluating the current gen RS3. Check C&D Lightning Lap
@@fzr1000981 i love the competition between both cars but the new bwm 340i wins in terms of interior design even if the new Audi is faster the BMW is meanner in my opinion.
@sol0matrix I have no idea what "meanner" means. Just get an M3 or M5
@@fzr1000981 lol it looks more aggressive compared to the Audi but yea your right
@sol0matrix I came from a ZL1 which would completely annihilate it so I know fast is...
As a bmw guy theyre both great for the price they are equaly as good
may you please tell us your camera tech
iPhone 14 Pro, DJI Air2s
Having driven the rs3 my dad has one I actually prefer the bmw I have a m240i xdrive and for me it's the better car nicer inside almost as quick and the b58 is for me the better engine less lag smoother and bullet proof the dazza engine sound lovely though
nice review but i dont think this is far comparison at all. if you are talking that price range the ne G82 M2 msrp is 60k.
you still have the jetta gli??
No I’ve sold it a while back
@@Sleepygarage was it good up until you sold it? how many miles and whyd you seel it?
Bmw all day
Im an Audi guy but damn, I would choose the M340i any time.
can u do a vid on lexus is 500 f sport performance premunum
Hmm maybe fall
Put better winter tires on the BMW all season DWS 06+ then try that
I’ll give it a shot
@@Sleepygarage awesome I would love to see the video they are great all season winter tires, and they’re close when it comes to performance to summer tires as you can get from the ones I have tried
The rs3 engine is a monster put some minor mods and ud be in the 500-600 hp but u could also be leaving hypercars for dead with 60-70k in mods
Bruh 60-70k in mods would fry that 5 cylinder engine in a day
B58 is much more tunable
@@mohammaddalloul9891tell me u know nothing without telling me u know nothing 😂😂 typical bmw fan boy, a built daza engine pulls train lengths on super cars and leaves b58 in the dust
@@mohammaddalloul9891b58 and daza both have incredible tunability, b58 is simply just more cost effective. With the daza you’d have to upgrade the stock motor but with the b58 u have to upgrade the stock trans
I think the 340i sounds better and looks better
Volkswagen group make it soo confusing with their codes. I know the new rs3 engine code as DXHA
I can't help but think that 'Hot Hatches' like the RS3 and A45s are just pointless... Hatchbacks are cheap cars, they're the cheapest way to get something with a Mercedes/BMW/Audi badge on them, power for power, they're cheaper than their big siblings, so the 120i vs 318i, big difference in price, but not so different in power. You pay for the superior features of a Sedan/Coupe, so things like extra room for cargo and passengers, but also a FAR better suspension and ride quality, better noise isolation, far better interior build quality, better tech, a more efficent engine, streamline looks and aero, as well as a host of other things that a cheap hatchback can't match. When you see the RS3 and A45s are the same price (sometimes more) than the M340i, with all 3 being very similar in performace, but the M340i of course being a Sedan, having all of the above mentioned advantages, really does make the Hot Hatches feel pointless. If they were 10k less, maybe, but not at the same price as the far superior 3-series.
The hot hatches drive differently than their bigger brothers but you do sacrifice in practicality and comfort but not driving dynamics
Yes you are right about the price points of these cars. But sadly they are very trending and beloved here in Europe. In condensed and tight Cities all over France, Spain and Italy these cars are top notch for everyone who desires Fast and Practical cars, furthermore every respected person from the „Streets“ drives one of these so very many young people love these cars aswell, middle class citizen and lower class citizen make great profit combined like we can see with Hellcats and all these Cars which are beloved in the US
Try replacing a fuse in the rs3 tho
Rs3 over m340 for sure but once you get into the big boys (m3 m4) the s55 is definitely a way better car than the rs3.
That m340i in the rear view of the audi looks mean😮💨
Haha yessir
A M car is under 80k easily if you don’t spec it with anything crazy 40k more you sounds nuts
He is nuts and clueless