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BMW 3 Series Touring M340i
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BMW 3 Series Touring M340i
Car A
BMW 3 Series Touring M340i
A rapid, premium wagon that blends five-seat practicality with strong horsepower and a 4.3 s 0–100 km/h, suiting growing families and road trips. Front-wheel drive and the premium price temper appeal for buyers seeking all-weather traction or low-cost entry.
5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety8.1 L/100km387 hp
BMW X3 M40i
Car B
BMW X3 M40i
The BMW X3 M40i blends five-seat SUV practicality with serious pace for growing families and road trips. At $59,900, its 360 hp and 4.5 s 0-100 km/h deliver good value in its segment, with 9 L/100 km reasonable for the performance.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety
Why compared different body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segmentsimilar price

Usage fit

Family 72 / 75
City 36 / 28
Budget / value 51 / 50
Road trip 56 / 65
Performance 31 / 30
Cargo 38 / 38
Practical 54 / 53
Premium 56 / 61
Winter 32 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Touring M340i · Orange = BMW X3 M40i

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Touring M340i BMW X3 M40i
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Touring M340i

  • Very quick 0–100 km/h in 4.3 s for confident passing and merging
  • 500 L cargo space and wagon shape handle family gear and road trips
  • Five seats with everyday practicality for growing families
  • Efficient for its class at 8.1 L/100 km given the performance

BMW X3 M40i

  • Very quick acceleration (0-100 km/h in 4.5 s) for confident passing
  • 550 L cargo space and five seats suit family use and road trips
  • Good value in its segment at $59,900 given its performance
  • Reasonable fuel use for this power level (9 L/100 km combined)

Verdict

Pick BMW 3 Series Touring M340i if…
Best fuel economy
BMW 3 Series Touring M340i uses 8.1 L/100km vs 9.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW X3 M40i if…
Performance & capability
BMW X3 M40i is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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