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Originally Posted by CoopersF15
Said it before, I'll say it again. The g20 330's power output is pathetic.
The fact that the G20 M340 got a huge jump in power from the F30, but the 330 was left to lag behind with not a single solitary additional digit of power or torque is frankly ridiculous. The disparity between the lines (Msport/ M340/ M3) is too large.
It should have 300hp/300trq - then the BMW would have wiped the floor with the whole segment. Instead it's a bit weak sauce....stagnant...meh.
Even a performance package add on option to give factory supported, warrantied tuning solution would have been welcomed. Instead we have to mess around with the aftermarket and the associated risks.
I'm sure it's because it would potentially cannibalize the M340 sales as 300/300 is plenty for most people's needs, but it's anything but progress.
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I respectfully disagree. The power output is completely adequate for its segment. Sure the Alfa has a slight power bump but you read the article right? When looking at the overall package the 3 series is the better car. Power isn't everything, these aren't muscle cars. Compare it to its direct competitors, not the m340i.
BMW 330i - 255 hp/295 lb-ft
Mercedes C300 - 255 hp/273 lb-ft
Audi A4 - 248 hp/273 lb-ft
Genesis G70 - 252 hp/260 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo Giulia - 280 hp/306 lb-ft
In terms of cannibalizing m340i sales, I'm not sure the m340i has significant enough sales figures that a 45 hp power bump in the 330i would make a meaningful impact, especially if BMW decides to raise the sale price of the 330. In that case you may even see a halo effect if the price differential is reduced between the two models.