Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 4 recorded runs

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 4.7 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 5.1 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 4.7sec 2016 Sedan
Average 0–60 4.88sec Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 13.38sec @ 105.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.1sec 2016 Sedan
2016 BMW 340i

Across 4 verified runs, the BMW 340i ranges from 4.7 to 5.1 seconds 0–60, with a 4.88-second average.

01 /

BMW 340i 0–60 times by model year

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
4.7sec 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
MPG EPA
20 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#1 of 4
2016 BMW 340i Sedan
#02
2016 BMW 340i Sedan
4.8sec 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
MPG EPA
20 C / 29 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 4
2016 BMW 340i Sedan
#03
2016 BMW 340i xDrive Sedan
4.9sec 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
MPG EPA
20 C / 28 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 4
2016 BMW 340i xDrive Sedan
#04
2016 BMW 340i Sedan
5.1sec 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
MPG EPA
20 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 4
2016 BMW 340i Sedan

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.

02 /

BMW 340i 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
03 /

BMW 340i performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest BMW 340i on record is the 2016 BMW 340i Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.30 seconds at 105.4 mph.
The slowest recorded BMW 340i is the 2016 BMW 340i Sedan , which takes 5.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 13.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 4 verified runs, a BMW 340i reaches 60 mph in 4.88 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.38 seconds at roughly 105.2 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

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.

04 /

Other BMW 0–60 times

05 /

Are we missing a performance test for BMW 340i?

Log in to suggest a missing test.