Overview
The 2023 BMW 3 Series M340i xDRIVE is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 6th April 2023 classified as a G20 LCI. The BMW 3 Series is regarded as a medium-sized car built in MEXICO with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $100,400.
This BMW 3 Series is powered by a 3.0L engine that has 285 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 500 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via an Eight-speed Auto Steptronic Sprt transmission. BMW claims the 3 Series M340i xDRIVE uses 8L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 182g of CO2.
The BMW 3 Series measures 1440mm (56.7 inches) in height, 4713mm (185.6 inches) in length, 1827mm (71.9 inches) in width with a 2851mm (112.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1695kg (3736.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series M340i xDRIVE comes standard with 225/40 R19 front tyres and 255/35 R19 rear tyres. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2023 BMW 3 Series M340i xDRIVE has a 130mm ground clearance with a 1800kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 2.813.
The BMW 3 Series has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the RH Side Lower B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WBA22FS0%0FL36084.
Pros
- Functional, high-tech interior
- Balance of comfort and handling
- Smooth, punchy engine
Cons
- Radar cruise control optional on entry-level
- Four-cylinder engine lacks the character of a BMW six
- Three-year warranty isn't good enough
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Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2998 |
| Size (L) | 3.0L |
| Cylinders | - |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 285kW |
| Power RPM | 5500 |
| Torque | 500Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 11 |
| Transmission | 8 SP AUTO STEPTRONIC SPRT |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 2.813 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | FOUR WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 10.3 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.7 |
| Tank Size (L) | - |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 182 |
| CO2 Urban | 233 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 153 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 225/40 R19 |
| Tyre Rear | 255/35 R19 |
| Front Rim Size | 8Jx19 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8.5Jx19 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1440 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4713 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1827 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 130 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2851 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 12 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1695 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2245 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1583 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1567 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1800 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Country Of Origin | MEXICO |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | - |
| Service Interval Months | - |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBA22FS0%0FL36084 |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 60 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 6 |