BMW M340d review - M3 thrills for a fraction of the price?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
- We reckon the BMW M340d is a bit of a modern-day cult classic - it's the fastest-accelerating diesel production car on sale, with a sub 5-second 0-62mph time. But it's also huge fun to drive, as practical as a regular BMW 3 Series and still gets more than 45mpg. Is it actually the perfect real-world car?! Join Tim Rodie for a full walkaround and driving review of the BMW M340d. It's brilliant.
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I love the idea of a big engine diesel car
Mega things 👀
My 330d was older, but such a joy to own and drive.
Everyone should experience one of these!!
Same haha loved it! sold mine 2 years ago, and from MOT records see it still going strong with 220k miles on the clock
They're epic aren't they? And when you get bored you can just remap them… a bit. - Tim
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DMS might have been visited 🤓
Ditto. I had a 2010 300d coupé and I loved it. The torque made overtaking an utter joy. Car in front. Big gap. Foot down. Overtake. And gone. Then slow down as the 60 mph label was now somewhere below the speedo's needle ;-))...
The only thing I did, when I needed to, was to change the run flat tyres to Bridgestone non-run flats and that took the cars comfort to another level.
But... Sadly, and due to illness and having to retire from work, I couldn't afford to keep her running 8-((...
_C'est la vie..._
Great review. I've got the M440d and love it more every day.
Thanks Paul - I'd love one as a daily driver! - Tim
My friend used to drive 2 of us around in a 330d. What a drivetrain. His left hand would migrate to the idrive wheel, mess with something, then it simply flew. The revs didn't hang and the ZF just banged it's way through the gears.
I can only imagine MORE of that would be awesome.
Now he has an a250e. It's sh1t.
Thanks for making me want!
Thanks for watching Mr Pigeon! - Tim
I've become addicted to diesels. I just like the way they deliver power.
I've been doing so many miles for work lately I've really appreciated diesel mileages. It's definitely not dead - Tim
Using one of these as a courtesy car from Thrifty. Apart from my difficulty of getting in and out due to age, once in and driving.............
Yeeeesssss!!
Great car, Great review 👍
What is the range when tank is full and what capacity is it?
Does it have a small hybrid system giving an extra 40bhp
The headrest rattle on my M340d is my one and only complaint.
Watches this vid about 3 times as I'm interested in purchasing one used. However, am concerned about the overall reliability of Bmw and hope this particular 340d M Performance makes a difference. What is your thought on this ? Many thanks and keep up the wonderful job !
Just purchased M340d xDriver (sedan) a month ago. And I'm really satisfied with it so far. I'm coming from E90 330d, but this has much better acceleration mid-range.
Only 20 litres extra boot space in the touring? That can't be right can it? Will the petrol still kick the back out?
It's because they only officially count up to the window line. So really, there's loads more space. I think. - Tim
Great vid, spoilt a little by the music transitions
We've toned them down these days. Thanks for the kind comment though! -Tim
Mazda is introducing a new 3.3l inline 6, in their new CX-60 SUV..
Yeah I saw that - interesting choice!
Comparing this to e34 5series it 3 searies is a lot bigger now
Yeah, I guess that's progress though isn't it. Oh, and all the safety features you need.
I have an M340D and the pull is something else
I'm a big fan (I think that came across!) -Tim
0:41 does it? Isnt it twinpower single turbo?
Yep. Electric motor helps the turbo in certain areas which is why it’s described as a ‘twin power turbo’ rather than twin turbo has he states. You’d think car people would know their stuff.?
@@moonbaby6134 actually twin power turbo alludes to twin scroll and not the fact that there is an electric motor assisting. Otherwise we wouldn't have had twin power on the 118i 1.5 turbo petrol of around 8 years ago. You'd think commenters on car threads would know their stuff. 🤦😂
@@SmartfoolGB lol. Isn’t that what this engine for the 340d does? The hybrid motor makes up for lag and flat points to assist in turbo capabilities, or does the 340d actually have twin turbos. Cos I’ve seen both stated!?
@@moonbaby6134 BMW used to have twin turbo power which at some point changed to twin power turbo which is single turbo with twin exhaust inlets or twin exhaust outlets I forget which one but both are for faster flow through the turbo.
Then there is MHT Which is the electric assist when moving off and power gaps. This technology is available across the BMW range including in the 340d.
Love my M340i xDrive. The G20 is peak BMW these days, IMHO. The LCI version has been ruined though in my view.
The facelift's certainly not quite as distinctive, is it? Cheers for watching! - Tim
I also agree on the facelift, i think that within time those screens will fade away, and a normal setup wil come back.
First time ever for me where I’d take the pre lci over the lci. Admittedly though it more to do with the interior……. I’m old school, I want buttons not bigger screens
Only justifiable for those covering large commutes etc. around town these are inferior to the petrol versions.
BMW xDrive is not four wheel drive. It's an all wheel drive.
Incorrect.
Clarkson you ain’t
I’m alright with that! -Tim