03-31-2020, 01:39 PM | #1 |
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An unusual comparison: M340i vs 840d
Hi guys, im new to the forum and from the UK. I am interested in getting rid of my soulless 6 month old Audi S3 for an ultimate driving machine!. I'm currently paying £400 per month on my Audi and set a budget of around £600 per month for a BMW that i will be using mostly to commute to work. I want a fast comfortable AWD DD that can be fun when i want it to be - the ultimate all rounder!. I have driven an 840d which i found extremely luxurious and exactly what i was looking for however i have come across the M340i which might tick all my boxes too.
With the current pandemic i'm choosing to hold off for now to get the best deal and test drive an M340i but if anyone with experience driving both cars could shed any light on this unusual comparison of cars i would be extremely grateful! This might help guide my search! Thanks in advance |
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Strange comparison indeed.
While I haven't driven the 840d (we don't get it here in the states), the M340i won't be as luxurious, but it will be much quicker and sporty. So you just have to ask yourself what you'd like, luxury with a bit of sport? or sport with a bit of luxury?
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Sport plus turns it into an absolute rocket ship. It's a blast to drive. It's not quite an M car, but it's damn good in its own right. Not to mention it'll make blissful noises the diesel could never hope to. With all this said, if comfort/luxury/sex appeal is more important than sheer performance, I'd go with the 840d (assuming price also is not a concern). But definitely give the M340i a test drive (once the apocalypse is over). It'll put a smile on your face.
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The Vernasca is better than the Dakota but still not what I consider luxury class leather. Have you considered an M540i instead? It would be a more comparable choice to an 8 series. |
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Don't waste your money on an 840d.
Buy an m340 RWD. Fast, smooth, sharp, comfortable, a blast to drive. With the money you have left over... Add an X5 4.0 AWD SAV. Smooth, comfortable, versatile, useful, lovely to drive. A perfect road trip vehicle. The 8 is a boat. |
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I have a 330i G20 and have had an 850 convertible as a courtesy car for a couple of weeks. Not the same specific models as you are looking to compare but hopefully I can offer something!
I really like the G20 but there is no comparison to the 8 Series in terms of comfort and ride quality - the 8 Series is in a different league......as it should be for the money. Can't really comment on anything else as the 8 Series I had was a convertible - rear seats were non- existent and boot space really poor. Fabulous in every other way though. I saw an 8 Series coupe (? GT ? Not sure exactly what it was) in a dealers, proper four seater...now that was nice, dark grey metallic, cream nappa interior....that would suit me down to the ground |
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