BMW Malaysia launched the G20 M340i xDrive and 330e M Sport simultaneously in October last year, and we’re now bringing you comprehensive galleries of the 3 Series variants. Both are locally assembled here in Malaysia and join the existing 320i Sport and 330i M Sport in the range.
For the performance enthusiast, the M340i xDrive is powered by a B58 3.0 litre turbocharged straight-six petrol engine that makes 387 PS (382 hp) from 5,800 to 6,500 rpm and 500 Nm of torque from 1,800 to 5,000 rpm.
The mill is paired with an eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission and the brand’s xDrive all-wheel drive system, allowing for a 0-100 km/h sprint time of just 4.4 seconds and a top speed capped at 250 km/h.
Other goodies include an M Sport differential, which offers an electronically-controlled, fully-variable rear-wheel locking function, as well as an M Sport exhaust system, M Sport brake system and Adaptive M Suspension.
You’ll spot an M340i by its M Performance mesh-styled front grille and Cerium grey finish applied to the front air inlet surrounds, side mirror caps and tailpipe trim. Other cues include the M Aerodynamics package, M rear spoiler, BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line trim treatments, BMW Laserlight headlamps and 19-inch double-spoke style 792M two-tone light-alloy wheels
Inside, there’s an M leather-wrapped steering wheel with shift paddles, M-specific alloy pedals and front aluminium door sills with dedicated “M340i” lettering. The digital instrument cluster also gets model-specific branding to remind you that you got the performance-focused variant.
If efficiency is more your cup of tea, the 330e M Sport delivers a fuel consumption figure of 2.2 litres per 100 km and emits just 50 grams per kilometre of CO2. This is thanks to its B48 2.0 litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine that makes 184 PS (181 hp) from 5,000 to 6,000 rpm and 300 Nm from 1,350 to 4,000 rpm, mated to an eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission.
The figures are similar to what you’ll get with the base 320i, but the engine is supplemented by a 68 PS (67 hp or 50 kW) electric motor for a total system output of 252 PS (249 hp) and 420 Nm. An XtraBoost function enables the e-motor to provide an extra 41 PS (40 hp or 30 kW) under acceleration for a temporary 292 PS (288 hp).
The e-motor draws power from a 12-kWh lithium-ion battery and enables up to 56 km of pure electric driving range at speeds of up to 140 km/h. For charging, it’ll take 3.6 hours to get top the battery off with an AC wallbox or public charger that outputs 3.7 kW, or six hours with a conventional, 230-volt domestic socket.
Standard with the 330e is the M Sport package, which looks similar to the styling kit on the M340i, save for the lack of corner inlets. The kidney grille also features vertical slats instead of a mesh pattern, with adaptive LED headlamps flanking it, while a set of 18-inch double-spoke style 790 M two-tone alloys are visually less aggressive. As part of the M Sport package, you’ll also get M Sport brakes, M steering wheel and M-specific alloy pedals.
Both variants come with triple-zone automatic climate control, 11-colour ambient lighting, Aluminium Tetragon trim, Anthracite headlining, Vernasca leather, the BMW Live Cockpit Professional system and Driving Assistant suite. The 330e gets a 10-speaker sound system, while the M340i sports a fancier Harman Kardon surround sound system.
As for pricing, with the ongoing sales tax relief (100% since both are CKD models), the M340i goes for RM402,354 with the extended warranty (five-year/unlimited mileage) and service (five-year/100,000 km) package. Without the package, the price drops to RM389,234, but it’s just a two-year warranty. The 330e is priced at RM264,613 with said extended warranty and service package, or RM251,493 without it. These are on-the-road prices without insurance.
GALLERY: G20 BMW M340i xDrive
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Stunning BMWs and Free servis. But buying new BMW 330e priced at RM264,613…. 2018 BMW 330e, 3yo car sell for rm130k jer.
Yes. But i ll take the 330i over 330e anytime for peace of mind and raw power.
RV dropped 50% in 3year. Ekceli very normal.
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The LCI 530i would seem to be the better option for most people unless you really want all that firepower from the B58 to gun down the twisties and possibly the majority of other vehicles on the road too.
I think for 3er 330i is very powerful already. Malaysia road 340i cannot performe fully even at Genting road. 530i with higher status, comfort and almost same handling and larger size is ideal for 90 pct of Malaysian.
402k for the M340i oh wow
It’s good for now. But when the 2022 Mercedes C Class comes, the 3 series interior is like a lagging behind a decade!
Wait for 2026 3 Series then, will have better interior than 2022 C Class..
2022 C Class looks ugly than 2022 3 Series
I think BMW’s interior are nice. They are modern yet simple. I don’t want my car with all touchscreen and a big ass screen in the middle.
Handsome looker
the warranty is such a bummer. 3.more warranty years cost 13k+. a reflection of the said quality