How smooth is the M340i?

nirvanabob · 12-04-2019, 01:29 PM

Hi guys I owned a 335xi f30 and I'm thinking to buy the new G20 M340 xdrive. I was wondering how smooth it is in a lot of stop and go traffic situation?! Does it feel jerky between the gears? How is the car in general? Any issue at all?

RedKloud · 12-04-2019, 01:45 PM

As a baby's bottom. You can't really go wrong with the B58/ZF8 combo.

Prissy · 12-04-2019, 02:06 PM

It's wayyyyy smoother than my F30 335i.

Top Gon · 12-04-2019, 03:45 PM

About as smooth or a bit smoother than a f10 535i

sikotic · 12-04-2019, 04:11 PM

I haven't received mine yet, hopefully taking delivery this month. But I've test driven a handful of different M340I's and I always notice right away how smooth and quiet the inside of the cabin is compared to my F36.

I did two "normal" test drives, as well as two different driving events where I was able to do more spirited driving. I also drove the 330I at another event and was impressed with how smooth but aggressive it felt for a base mode. I was able to get it sideways pretty easy.

TTG · 12-04-2019, 04:49 PM

Super smooth especially if you op for 18" with non RFT tires.

nirvanabob · 12-04-2019, 06:03 PM

Thanks guys! How about the new infotainment system? Does it work great?

Burrcold · 12-04-2019, 07:01 PM

Why don't you just test drive one?

chenry · 12-04-2019, 07:38 PM

Looking forward to your comments after driving one

chenry · 12-04-2019, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

Why don't you just test drive one?

+1

themnmd · 12-04-2019, 11:21 PM

Ride is great even in sport plus. Smooth effortless cruising, even at 80+ mph

phillyd2 · 12-05-2019, 12:45 PM

Also came from a 330 F30 and there’s no comparison. Smooth as silk. Tech is awesome.

Top Gon · 12-05-2019, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by themnmd

Ride is great even in sport plus. Smooth effortless cruising, even at 80+ mph

This car loves to cruise at 80-85 mph lol

nirvanabob · 12-05-2019, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

Why don't you just test drive one?

Soon I'll let you know

themnmd · 12-05-2019, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 4DrSpra

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Originally Posted by themnmd

Ride is great even in sport plus. Smooth effortless cruising, even at 80+ mph

This car loves to cruise at 80-85 mph lol

Very easy to go fast

RSnic · 12-05-2019, 05:36 PM

Hi,

Even though I have run flats, my M340 is much smoother than my F30.

coladin · 12-06-2019, 12:29 AM

The smoothness is what sold me on it.

x986 · 12-07-2019, 03:08 PM

My new X340 has 19" non-rfs, but I was pleasantly surprised by the stock rfs on a 330 I tested. They are getting better. If you are trying to keep the options down, they are certainly acceptable.

BMW_Midlo_Man · 12-09-2019, 03:07 PM

It's butter. Absolutely melts through the gearing. Smooth as glass - a long on-ramp can result in triple-digit speeds all too easily. It'll make noise when you want it, or stay docile and discrete while you run-around town discretely. Sport+ obviously will result in some high-revs on braking as it keeps your gearing in the peak of the power-bands, but is still smooth and easy (albeit with an aggressive sound note) but all other drive modes are smooth up-and-down the stack.

For ride quality beyond simple transmission items.
I'm on the 19" P-zero Summer RTF's, and enjoy them. Yes, there's different compounds and sizes that could make the butter even more buttery - but I love the grip when needed and am willing to swap 'em more frequently. I'm also running the Adaptive Suspension, so that may make another impact to the ride quality.

nirvanabob · 12-09-2019, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Midlo_Man

It's butter. Absolutely melts through the gearing. Smooth as glass - a long on-ramp can result in triple-digit speeds all too easily. It'll make noise when you want it, or stay docile and discrete while you run-around town discretely. Sport+ obviously will result in some high-revs on braking as it keeps your gearing in the peak of the power-bands, but is still smooth and easy (albeit with an aggressive sound note) but all other drive modes are smooth up-and-down the stack.

For ride quality beyond simple transmission items.
I'm on the 19" P-zero Summer RTF's, and enjoy them. Yes, there's different compounds and sizes that could make the butter even more buttery - but I love the grip when needed and am willing to swap 'em more frequently. I'm also running the Adaptive Suspension, so that may make another impact to the ride quality.

Thanks for the nice explanation!

pmanzonfotos · 12-09-2019, 04:28 PM

My biggest gripe is also my biggest compliment with this car. The car is so smooth and so stable that its actually hard to keep it under legal road speeds. Coasting with barely putting my foot on the pedal I'm doing 85-90 mph on the freeway. I just look at my speedometer and I am surprised im doing 90 and immediately have to back off on the accelerator.

When I am in a playful mood and in Sport+/Sport Individual - the car just shifts so fast and efficiently, it is effortless to start breaking speed limits on the street. It has the Dr. Jekyall and Mr. Hyde personality down to a tee. It can be a docile grocery getter and with a press of a button, you can unleash a monster.

mkadan · 12-09-2019, 05:15 PM

Tried to get it without RFT but the dealer said I can't as they don't have BMW star on them. For some weird reason BMW approves only RFT winter tires. You can definitely hear a bit of additional noise and tires themselves are a bit on the firm side, but anyway the car is feels really comfortable. Can only image how it will feel in the summer, I have a usual non-RFT tires for that.

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nirvanabob Private 32 Rep 78 Posts Drives: Bmw F30 335i xDrive 2013 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	How smooth is the M340i? Hi guys I owned a 335xi f30 and I'm thinking to buy the new G20 M340 xdrive. I was wondering how smooth it is in a lot of stop and go traffic situation?! Does it feel jerky between the gears? How is the car in general? Any issue at all?
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RedKloud Major 736 Rep 1,261 Posts Drives: BMW i4 M50 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	As a baby's bottom. You can't really go wrong with the B58/ZF8 combo.
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Prissy Brigadier General 1065 Rep 4,856 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (6) Garage List 2015 BMW F30 [5.50] 2020 M340I [0.00] 2017 X3 [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 [9.00] 2010 BMW E92 [10.00]	It's wayyyyy smoother than my F30 335i.
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Top Gon Bashar 407 Rep 1,119 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW Z4 M40i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (4)	About as smooth or a bit smoother than a f10 535i
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sikotic Lieutenant 488 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2020 M340I Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ca iTrader: (0)	I haven't received mine yet, hopefully taking delivery this month. But I've test driven a handful of different M340I's and I always notice right away how smooth and quiet the inside of the cabin is compared to my F36. I did two "normal" test drives, as well as two different driving events where I was able to do more spirited driving. I also drove the 330I at another event and was impressed with how smooth but aggressive it felt for a base mode. I was able to get it sideways pretty easy.
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TTG ... 935 Rep 4,326 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.84] 2007 335 Coupe (ret ... [9.00]	Super smooth especially if you op for 18" with non RFT tires. __________________ 2020 G20 M340 xDrive - Portimao Blue - ZDA\|ZPP\|ZPX\|1CR\|1PE\|6NW\|6WD 2016 F10 535i xDrive - AW - Retired 2011 E92 M3 - AW……………....ED April 29th, 2010 - Retired 2007 E92 335i -Space Gray.....ED Oct 19th, 2006 - Retired
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nirvanabob Private 32 Rep 78 Posts Drives: Bmw F30 335i xDrive 2013 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! How about the new infotainment system? Does it work great?
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themnmd Colonel 1691 Rep 2,699 Posts Drives: 23 X5MC Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: San Rafael CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i X [0.00]	Ride is great even in sport plus. Smooth effortless cruising, even at 80+ mph
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12-05-2019, 12:45 PM	#12
phillyd2 Lieutenant 218 Rep 500 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i XDrive Join Date: May 2012 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	Also came from a 330 F30 and there’s no comparison. Smooth as silk. Tech is awesome.
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RSnic Major 658 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: 2020 M340Xi (G20) Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340 [0.00]	Hi, Even though I have run flats, my M340 is much smoother than my F30. __________________ Al 2020 M340Xi\| ZDA\| ZDY\| ZPP\| ZPX\| 1CR\| 1PL\| 688\| 6NW\| 2VFH\| Retired: 2014 328i BMW CCA
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coladin Enlisted Member 43 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2020 M340xi Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	The smoothness is what sold me on it.
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x986 First Lieutenant 96 Rep 378 Posts Drives: '16 340, ex e92 335, ex e46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1996 Ferrari F355 [0.00] 2014 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2020 M340i [0.00]	My new X340 has 19" non-rfs, but I was pleasantly surprised by the stock rfs on a 330 I tested. They are getting better. If you are trying to keep the options down, they are certainly acceptable.
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BMW_Midlo_Man New Member 33 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Midlothian, VA iTrader: (0)	It's butter. Absolutely melts through the gearing. Smooth as glass - a long on-ramp can result in triple-digit speeds all too easily. It'll make noise when you want it, or stay docile and discrete while you run-around town discretely. Sport+ obviously will result in some high-revs on braking as it keeps your gearing in the peak of the power-bands, but is still smooth and easy (albeit with an aggressive sound note) but all other drive modes are smooth up-and-down the stack. For ride quality beyond simple transmission items. I'm on the 19" P-zero Summer RTF's, and enjoy them. Yes, there's different compounds and sizes that could make the butter even more buttery - but I love the grip when needed and am willing to swap 'em more frequently. I'm also running the Adaptive Suspension, so that may make another impact to the ride quality.
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pmanzonfotos Private 67 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i [0.00] 2020 BMW M340i [0.00]	My biggest gripe is also my biggest compliment with this car. The car is so smooth and so stable that its actually hard to keep it under legal road speeds. Coasting with barely putting my foot on the pedal I'm doing 85-90 mph on the freeway. I just look at my speedometer and I am surprised im doing 90 and immediately have to back off on the accelerator. When I am in a playful mood and in Sport+/Sport Individual - the car just shifts so fast and efficiently, it is effortless to start breaking speed limits on the street. It has the Dr. Jekyall and Mr. Hyde personality down to a tee. It can be a docile grocery getter and with a press of a button, you can unleash a monster.
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mkadan New Member 4 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW M340i xDrive (G20) Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Tried to get it without RFT but the dealer said I can't as they don't have BMW star on them. For some weird reason BMW approves only RFT winter tires. You can definitely hear a bit of additional noise and tires themselves are a bit on the firm side, but anyway the car is feels really comfortable. Can only image how it will feel in the summer, I have a usual non-RFT tires for that.
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