Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 6 recorded runs

BMW M340i 0–60 Times

The BMW M340i 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 6 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested BMW M340i is the 2023 BMW M340i xDrive Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.20 seconds at 112.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested BMW M340i is the 2025 BMW M340i Sedan (Shadowline Pack), which took 4.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.80 seconds at 113.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the BMW M340i tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.95 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.43 seconds at 113.07 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.70sec 2023 xDrive Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 3.95sec Across 6 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.43sec @ 113.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 4.40sec 2025 Sedan (Shadowline
2025 BMW M340i

Across 6 verified runs, the BMW M340i ranges from 3.70 to 4.40 seconds 0–60, with a 3.95-second average.

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BMW M340i Performance Overview

Positioned as the six-cylinder performance step within the 3 Series range, the BMW M340i has been tracked across 6 verified tests spanning 2020 to 2025. All recorded results fall within the G20/G21 generation, where the turbocharged 3.0-liter B58 inline-six evolved in 382–386 hp form and, depending on configuration, paired gasoline-only and mild-hybrid setups. Early testing established the 2020 Sedan at 3.8 seconds to 60 mph, setting the initial benchmark for the model line.

Through the middle of the run, the formula stayed consistent while drivetrain and trim differences defined the spread. The key step came with the 2023 xDrive Sedan, which lowered the mark to an all-time best 3.7 seconds to 60 mph and also produced the quickest quarter-mile, a 12.2-second pass at 112 mph. Across the full sample, quarter-mile results average 12.43 seconds at 113.1 mph, while the overall 0-60 average sits at 3.95 seconds.

Today, the M340i remains in the same G20/G21 era, with recent tests showing only a narrow variation around that established pace. At the slower end of the current data set, the 2025 Sedan with Shadowline Pack reached 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, leaving the model’s present-day performance window tightly defined by the existing B58-powered gasoline and mild-hybrid configurations.

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BMW M340i 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
G20/G21 2020–present 3.95s 3.70s — 2023 xDrive Sedan 6 The G20/G21 generation (2020–present) averaged 3.95 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2023 xDrive Sedan at 3.70 seconds. Output ranged from 382 to 386 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6, 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec, 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec 0.4-kWh configurations.
G20/G21 2020–present
Avg 0–60 3.95s
Fastest 3.70s
Tests 6
2023 xDrive Sedan
The G20/G21 generation (2020–present) averaged 3.95 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2023 xDrive Sedan at 3.70 seconds. Output ranged from 382 to 386 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6, 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec, 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec 0.4-kWh configurations.
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BMW M340i 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

6 tests · 3 years

2025 BMW M340i

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#06
2025 BMW M340i Sedan (Shadowline Pack)
4.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 113.8 mph
0–60 mph
4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
113.8 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec 0.4-kWh
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
386 hp
Torque
369 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,939 lbs
Power-to-Weight
10.2 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
27 C / 33 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 6
2025 BMW M340i Sedan (Shadowline Pack)

2023 BMW M340i

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.75 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.25 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2023 BMW M340i xDrive Sedan
3.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.20s ¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.20 sec
Trap Speed
112.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
382 hp
Torque
369 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,054 lbs
Power-to-Weight
10.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
26 C / 23 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 6
2023 BMW M340i xDrive Sedan
#02
2023 BMW M340i xDrive Sedan
3.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.30s ¼ mi @ 113.2 mph
0–60 mph
3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.30 sec
Trap Speed
113.2 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
382 hp
Torque
369 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,054 lbs
Power-to-Weight
10.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
23 C / 32 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 6
2023 BMW M340i xDrive Sedan

2020 BMW M340i

3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.93 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.43 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#03
2020 BMW M340i Sedan
3.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.30s ¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.30 sec
Trap Speed
115.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
382 hp
Torque
369 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,820 lbs
Power-to-Weight
10.0 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
22 C / 30 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 6
2020 BMW M340i Sedan
#04
2020 BMW M340i Sedan
3.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.30s ¼ mi @ 114.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.30 sec
Trap Speed
114.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
382 hp
Torque
369 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,820 lbs
Power-to-Weight
10.0 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
22 C / 30 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 6
2020 BMW M340i Sedan
#05
2020 BMW M340i Sedan
4.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.70s ¼ mi @ 110.4 mph
0–60 mph
4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.70 sec
Trap Speed
110.4 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
382 hp
Torque
369 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,820 lbs
Power-to-Weight
10.0 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
22 C / 30 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 6
2020 BMW M340i Sedan

How we verify BMW M340i 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 M340i trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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BMW M340i 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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BMW M340i performance FAQs

10 questions
The 2025 BMW M340i Sedan (Shadowline Pack) runs 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds. That test car was a 386-hp, 369-lb-ft rear-wheel-drive sedan using the B58B30O1 powertrain. Its recorded quarter-mile was 12.8 seconds at 113.8 mph.
The quickest BMW M340i on record is the 2023 xDrive Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model at 12.2 seconds at 112 mph, making it the benchmark run across all six verified M340i tests.
The fastest stock BMW M340i is also the 2023 xDrive Sedan at 3.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. All six recorded M340i tests are production cars, so there is no modified run faster than that. Its 12.2-second quarter-mile at 112 mph is the quickest stock result as well.
Across six verified BMW M340i tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 3.95 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 12.43 seconds at 113.1 mph. The quickest run is 3.7 seconds, while the slowest recorded 0-60 time is 4.4 seconds.
The G20/G21 BMW M340i averages 3.95 seconds from 0-60 mph across six tests. The fastest G20/G21 run is the 2023 xDrive Sedan at 3.7 seconds. Recorded output across this generation ranges from 382 to 386 hp, with both turbocharged and hybrid-assisted versions appearing in testing.
The fastest G20/G21 BMW M340i is the 2023 xDrive Sedan, with a 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds. That same car also posts the generation’s best quarter-mile result at 12.2 seconds with a 112-mph trap speed, making it the quickest verified G20/G21 M340i run.
The xDrive Sedan is quicker. Across recorded runs, the BMW M340i xDrive Sedan averages 3.75 seconds to 60 mph and has a best of 3.7 seconds. The standard Sedan averages 3.93 seconds, with a best of 3.8 seconds. On record, xDrive holds the advantage in straight-line acceleration.
The BMW M340i xDrive Sedan averages 3.75 seconds from 0-60 mph across two recorded tests. Its best run is 3.7 seconds, which is also the quickest M340i result overall. That makes the xDrive Sedan the fastest-tested M340i trim pattern in the lineup.
The BMW M340i Sedan averages 3.93 seconds from 0-60 mph across three tests. Its quickest recorded run is 3.8 seconds. The 2025 Sedan (Shadowline Pack), a rear-wheel-drive version, is slower at 4.4 seconds, showing the spread that exists within sedan-configured M340i results.
The BMW M340i averages 12.43 seconds in the quarter-mile at 113.1 mph across six tests. The fastest quarter-mile on record is 12.2 seconds at 112 mph from the 2023 xDrive Sedan. The 2025 Sedan (Shadowline Pack) runs 12.8 seconds at a higher 113.8-mph trap speed.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

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 M340i can do, not a single marketing claim.

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