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Curb Weight | 3968 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.7 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.0 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 185.7 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 56.0 inches | ||
Wheel Base | 112.2 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
LED Headlights | Available |
City | 22 mpg | ||
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Highway | 30 mpg | ||
Combined | 25 mpg |
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
8 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Parking Assist System | Available |
Horsepower | 382 @ 5800 RPM | ||
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Torque | 369 @ 1800 rpm | ||
Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 4.1 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 130 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
Long considered the benchmark of compact-luxury sedans. Enviable badge & performance reputation. New M340i adds 6-cylinder power to lineup. Stylish-yet-enduring design.
More expensive than almost every rival. No manual transmission available. Lacks Android Auto integration.
![]() Used 2020 BMW 3 Series M340i xDrive Sedan 4D | ![]() New 2026 BMW 3 Series | ![]() Used 2020 Audi S4 | ![]() Used 2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C-Class | ||
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| Price | $37,500 | $49,350 | $30,300 | $32,100 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.3 | N/A | 5.0 | 4.4 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 22/Hwy 30/Comb 25 MPG | City 28/Hwy 35/Comb 31 MPG | City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG | City 19/Hwy 27/Comb 22 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | N/A | N/A | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | N/A | $71,379 | N/A | N/A | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 5.0 | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 382 @ 5800 RPM | 255 @ 4700 RPM | 349 HP | 385 @ 6100 RPM | |
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |