These are standard specifications for the 2020 BMW M340i, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
8 Automatic Steptronic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2006 - |
| Weight : | 3682 lbs | 1670.127 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 4.4 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 250 km/h | 155.375 mph (limited) |
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.26 |
Engine & Transmission
| Turbocharged Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2998 cc | 182.9 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 369 HP (271.422 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 369 Ft-Lbs (500 NM) @ 1850 RPM |
| Bore : | 82.0 mm | 3.228 in. |
| Stroke : | 94.6 mm | 3.724 in. |
| Compression : | 10.2 |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
8 Automatic Steptronic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 5.250 |
| 2nd Gear : | 3.360 |
| 3rd Gear : | 2.172 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.720 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.316 |
| 6th Gear : | 1.000 |
| 7th Gear : | 0.822 |
| 8th Gear : | 0.640 |
Production Figures
| Total BMW Production for 2020 : | 278,732 |
| 2020 BMW M340i | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Towing Capacity : | 1,800.0 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 185.6 in | 4713 mm. |
| Width : | 71.9 in | 1827 mm. |
| Height : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.2 in | 2851 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.3 in | 1583 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.7 in | 1567 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 130.0 mm | 5.118 in. |
Touring.
| Towing Capacity : | 1,800.0 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 185.6 in | 4713 mm. |
| Width : | 71.9 in | 1827 mm. |
| Height : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.2 in | 2851 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.3 in | 1583 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.7 in | 1567 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 130.0 mm | 5.118 in. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction with M specific elastokinematics, hydraulically damped torque strut bearings Rear : Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction with M specific elastokinematics | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Turning Circle : | 12.0 m | 472.479 in. | 12000.967 mm. |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Four piston fixed-calliper disc; ventilated |
| Rear Brakes : | Single-piston floating-calliper disc; ventilated |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Front : 225/45 R18 95Y XL Rear : 255/40 R18 99Y XL |
| Wheels : | Front : 7.5J x 18 light-alloy Rear : 8.5J x 18 light-alloy |
Recall
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V096000 |
| Summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, 'Rear Visibility.' |
| Consequence | If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Remedy | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V598000 |
| Summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available. |
| Consequence | Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V355000 |
| Summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod. |
| Consequence | A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V096000 |
| Summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, 'Rear Visibility.' |
| Consequence | If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Remedy | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V164000 |
| Summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash. |
| Consequence | If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger. |
| Remedy | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20180514 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V684000 |
| Summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, 'Rearview Mirrors.' |
| Consequence | The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEATS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20190704 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V600000 |
| Summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2020 M340i and one M340i xDrive vehicle. Due to improper welding, the rear center headrest may fold in the event of a rear impact crash. |
| Consequence | If the headrest folds down in a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury. |
| Remedy | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear center headrest, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20190731 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V755000 |
| Summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 330i, 330i xDrive and M340i vehicles. The interior trunk release cable may have been improperly installed, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 401, 'Internal Trunk Release.' |
| Consequence | If a person were inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Remedy | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the interior trunk release cable and properly install the cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2020 BMW M340i?
Q: How fast is the 2020 BMW M340i? A: The 2020 BMW M340i has a top speed of 250 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 BMW M340i? A: The 2020 BMW M340i has a wheelbase size of 112.24 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2020 BMW M340i? A: The 2020 BMW M340i has a length of 185.55 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2020 BMW M340i? A: The 2020 BMW M340i has a width of 71.93 inches.Q: What is the 2020 BMW M340i's towing capacity?A: The 2020 BMW M340i has a towing capaicty of 1800.00 lbs.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2020 BMW M340i? A: The 2020 BMW M340i was offered as a Sedan, Touring..Q: What tires did the 2020 BMW M340i have? A: The 2020 BMW M340i had Front : 225/45 R18 95Y XL
Rear : 255/40 R18 99Y XL tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 2020 BMW M340i have? A: The 2020 BMW M340i had Front : 7.5J x 18 light-alloy
Rear : 8.5J x 18 light-alloy wheels.Q: How many vehicles did BMW produce in 2020? A: BMW produced 278,732 automobiles in 2020.Q: What engine did the 2020 BMW M340i have? A: The engine powering the 2020 BMW M340i was a Turbocharged Inline 6 (2998 cc | 182.9 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 369 HP (271.422 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 369 Ft-Lbs (500 NM) @ 1850 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2020 BMW M340i have? A: The 2020 BMW M340i had a 8 speed Automatic Steptronic gearbox.
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Q: How fast is the 2020 BMW M340i? A: The 2020 BMW M340i has a top speed of 250 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 BMW M340i? A: The 2020 BMW M340i has a wheelbase size of 112.24 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2020 BMW M340i? A: The 2020 BMW M340i has a length of 185.55 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2020 BMW M340i? A: The 2020 BMW M340i has a width of 71.93 inches.Q: What is the 2020 BMW M340i's towing capacity?A: The 2020 BMW M340i has a towing capaicty of 1800.00 lbs.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2020 BMW M340i? A: The 2020 BMW M340i was offered as a Sedan, Touring..Q: What tires did the 2020 BMW M340i have? A: The 2020 BMW M340i had Front : 225/45 R18 95Y XLRear : 255/40 R18 99Y XL tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 2020 BMW M340i have? A: The 2020 BMW M340i had Front : 7.5J x 18 light-alloy
Rear : 8.5J x 18 light-alloy wheels.Q: How many vehicles did BMW produce in 2020? A: BMW produced 278,732 automobiles in 2020.Q: What engine did the 2020 BMW M340i have? A: The engine powering the 2020 BMW M340i was a Turbocharged Inline 6 (2998 cc | 182.9 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 369 HP (271.422 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 369 Ft-Lbs (500 NM) @ 1850 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2020 BMW M340i have? A: The 2020 BMW M340i had a 8 speed Automatic Steptronic gearbox.