Overview
The 2024 Bmw 3 M340i xDRIVE is a four wheel drive 4 Door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 8th January 2024 classified as a G20 LCI II. The Bmw 3 is regarded as a medium from 60k built in Mexico with prices starting at $114,900 before on-road costs.
The Bmw 3 is a four wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 3.0L Turbo 6 Cylinder engine that has 285 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 500 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport. BMW claims the 3 Series M340i xDRIVE uses 8.0L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 182g of CO2. It has a 59L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 738km per full tank.
The Bmw 3 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 kilometre warranty.
The 2024 Bmw 3 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 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
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2998 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 6 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 285kW |
| Power RPM | 5500 |
| Torque | 500Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 |
| Bore Stroke | 82x94.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.20 |
| Transmission | 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 2.813 |
| Suspension Front | stabiliser bar, independant macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | multi-link system, independent, stabiliser bar |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | 4WD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 8.0 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 10.3 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.7 |
| Tank Size (L) | 59 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| 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) | 12.0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1695 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2245 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1800 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | RH Side Lower B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Mexico |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 0 |
| Service Interval Months | 0 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBA22FS0%0FL36084 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 60 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 6 |
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