BMW 340i 0–60 Times
The BMW 340i 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested BMW 340i is the 2016 BMW 340i Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.30 seconds at 105.4 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested BMW 340i is the 2016 BMW 340i Sedan , which took 5.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.60 seconds at 105.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the BMW 340i tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.88 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.38 seconds at 105.18 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.70sec
2016 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
4.88sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
13.38sec
@ 105.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.10sec
2016 Sedan
Across 4 verified runs, the BMW 340i ranges from 4.70 to 5.10 seconds 0–60, with a 4.88-second average.
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BMW 340i Performance Overview
Within the F30 3 Series range, the BMW 340i marks the single-model-year 2016 arrival of the B58-powered six-cylinder variant in this dataset. Across 4 verified tests spanning 2016 to 2016, every result comes from the F30 generation and a gasoline, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six rated at 320 hp. In earliest recorded form, the 2016 Sedan established the benchmark with a 4.7-second 0-60 mph run and a 13.3-second quarter-mile at 106 mph, while other Sedan tests ranged out to 5.1 seconds to 60 mph.
Because the sample is confined to one year, the 340i's performance story here is less about long-term evolution than trim and driveline variation within the same mechanical package. Rear-wheel-drive Sedan results cluster at the quicker end, and the xDrive Sedan appears among the tested configurations, contributing to an overall 0-60 average of 4.88 seconds and a quarter-mile average of 13.38 seconds at 105.2 mph. As it stands in this dataset, the F30-era 340i remains defined by that 320-hp B58B30M0 turbo inline-six and a current-best 4.7-second 0-60 result from the 2016 Sedan.
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BMW 340i 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F30 | 2012–2018 | 4.88s | 4.70s — 2016 Sedan | 4 | The F30 generation (2012–2018) averaged 4.88 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2016 Sedan at 4.70 seconds. Output was 320 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6 configurations. |
F30
2012–2018
Avg 0–60
4.88s
Fastest
4.70s
Tests
4
2016 Sedan
The F30 generation (2012–2018) averaged 4.88 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2016 Sedan at 4.70 seconds. Output was 320 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6 configurations.
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BMW 340i 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 tests · 1 year
▾
2016 BMW 340i
4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.88
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.38
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#01
2016 BMW 340i Sedan
4.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.30s
¼ mi @ 105.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 105.4 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 320 hp
- Torque
- 330 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,580 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 4
#02
2016 BMW 340i Sedan
4.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.30s
¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 320 hp
- Torque
- 330 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,580 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 29 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 4
#03
2016 BMW 340i xDrive Sedan
4.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.30s
¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 104.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 320 hp
- Torque
- 330 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,740 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 28 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 4
#04
2016 BMW 340i Sedan
5.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.60s
¼ mi @ 105.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 105.3 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 320 hp
- Torque
- 330 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,580 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 4
How we verify BMW 340i performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW 340i trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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BMW 340i 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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BMW 340i performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2016 BMW 340i runs 0-60 mph in 4.7 to 5.1 seconds across four verified stock tests. The quickest run is 4.7 seconds for the rear-wheel-drive sedan, while the all-test average for the model is 4.88 seconds. Quarter-mile times range from 13.3 to 13.6 seconds.
The quickest BMW 340i on record is the 2016 sedan at 4.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. That same car also posted a 13.3-second quarter-mile. Across all four recorded 340i tests, every example is stock, so the overall fastest result is also the fastest production result.
The fastest stock BMW 340i is the 2016 rear-wheel-drive sedan, which reached 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. All four recorded 340i tests are stock cars, with an overall average of 4.88 seconds to 60 mph. The quickest quarter-mile for a stock 340i is 13.3 seconds at 106 mph.
A BMW F30 340i runs 0-60 mph in 4.88 seconds on average across four tests. The fastest F30 340i recorded is a 2016 sedan at 4.7 seconds. All tested examples use the 320-hp turbocharged B58B30M0 inline-six, with quarter-mile performance averaging 13.38 seconds at 105.2 mph.
The fastest F30 BMW 340i on record is the 2016 sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. That is the best result among four F30-generation tests from 2012 to 2018. The same generation averages 4.88 seconds to 60 mph and 13.38 seconds in the quarter-mile.
No. In recorded tests, the 2016 rear-wheel-drive BMW 340i sedan is quicker to 60 mph than the xDrive sedan. The rear-wheel-drive car posts a best time of 4.7 seconds, while the xDrive sedan runs 4.9 seconds. In the quarter-mile, both have recorded 13.3-second passes, with traps of 105.4 and 104 mph.
The standard 2016 BMW 340i sedan is quicker in verified 0-60 testing. Rear-wheel-drive sedan results span 4.7 to 5.1 seconds, while the xDrive sedan is recorded at 4.9 seconds. Both use the 320-hp, 330-lb-ft B58B30M0 turbocharged six-cylinder engine, but the xDrive car carries a higher 3,740-pound curb weight versus 3,580 pounds.
The 2016 BMW 340i rear-wheel-drive sedan reaches 60 mph in 4.7 to 5.1 seconds across three stock tests. Its quickest quarter-mile is 13.3 seconds, with trap speeds of 105.4 to 106 mph. Output is 320 hp and 330 lb-ft from the turbocharged B58B30M0 engine, with a 3,580-pound curb weight.
The 2016 BMW 340i xDrive sedan reaches 60 mph in 4.9 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.3 seconds at 104 mph. It uses the same 320-hp, 330-lb-ft turbocharged B58B30M0 engine as the rear-wheel-drive sedan, but weighs 3,740 pounds compared with 3,580 pounds for the RWD version.
The BMW 340i runs the quarter-mile in 13.3 to 13.6 seconds across four stock tests. The fastest recorded pass is 13.3 seconds at 106 mph from a 2016 rear-wheel-drive sedan. Average quarter-mile performance for all recorded 340i tests is 13.38 seconds at 105.2 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW 340i can do, not a single marketing claim.
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