BMW, known for their sportiness in the consumer market, is also known in Grasso’s Garage for their excellent driving automobiles. Fun to drive and good looking while doing so, the 2023 M340i xDrive sedan is no different.
Wrapped in upgraded Tanzanite Blue Metallic paired with Mocha Vernasca leather was glorious. Did I mention the M-Sport package addition as well? This combo of Red calipers, 19” alloy wheels and that color combination was a huge hit in town and around the community. Comfort was what stood out the best in Grasso’s Garage as we noticed a great span of legroom in the front seats, while still having enough space for passengers in the back. Carbon Fiber, and a sleek interior also helped the interiors historic lack-luster appearance.
A 3.0 Liter TwinTurbo inline 5-cylinder engine is paired with a 48V mild hybrid technology and an 8-speed sport automatic transmission. With selectable drive modes at your fingertips, the BMW M340i comes to life in both sport and sport plus mode with stiff suspension and throaty exhausts, while comfort and eco modes are smooth and quiet.
Additional items included on our M340i tester include a moonroof, power folding side mirrors, shadowline exterior trim, and on the interior we notice even more. Harman Kardon upgraded surround sound, Parking assistance, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging are just a few of the items inside that we noticed.
Overall, BMW knows its consumers well and what they are looking for in a vehicle. On the M340i sedan, it comes in both an all-wheel or rear wheel drive option. Although the 382 horsepower engine comes in with a 4.4 seconds 0-60 time frame, the upper $50K base price tag seems slightly steep. Although the M3 is an unbelievable vehicle inclusive of its $70K price tag and 503 horsepower, that comes with an inline 6-cylinder and is over a second better 0-60. The 3 series comes in 4 different options and one of them being fully EV. A great looking sedan with a powerful option and the pride of owning a BMW is the M340i, but with Tanzanite Blue Metallic, makes it that much more enjoyable.
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MSRP: $56,850
MPG: 23 city / 32 highway / 28.8 as tested
As Tested: $67,170