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BMW 3 Series Saloon M340i xDrive MHT 4dr Step Auto

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2998
Trim	M340
Price	£61,475
Engine Power - BHP	374
Acceleration	4.4
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	36.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	177
Length	4714 mm
Width	1827 mm
Height	1440 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	480 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1725 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
Automatic Start/stop button
Bluetooth Wi-Fi interface
BMW iDrive
BMW Teleservices
ConnectedDrive Services - last state call
Oil sensor for level and grade
Personal e-SIM
Shifting point display
Variable sport steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

48V Mild hybrid technology
Double joint spring strut front axle
Fuel tank breather system
M Sport differential
Steptronic Sport automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted gearshift paddles launch control and xtreme drive lever control

Entertainment

DAB tuner

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlight beam throw control with load dependent regulating reaction, dynamic compensation of braking dive and acceleration squat
Bi-LED Low and high beam headlights
BMW emblem, engine compartment lid and tailgate
Body colour roof fin
Door sill strips
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing
Fading support
Follow me home headlight function
Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements
Front apron plastic in body colour
Fuel filler flap - right rear in body colour
Heat protection glazing on front windows and windscreen
Heated washer jets
LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights
LED turn indicator
Licence plate panel integrated into front bumper and tailgate
M high gloss shadow line exterior trim
Matt black B-pillar finsher
Matt black window recess cover
One piece front bumper cover including towing eye cover in body colour
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Rear boot
Rear side wing doors
Reversing lights
Side frame decorative moulding black matt
Sun and heat protection glass dark tinted on rear windows and windscreen
Trailer stabilisation logic
Welcome lights in interior and door handle area

Interior Features

12V power socket in front storage compartment
2 front cupholder in centre console with clamping elements and matt black inlay
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke M Sport multifunction flat bottom leather steering wheel
3 zone automatic air conditioning
40:20:40 split folding rear seat with loading system
Ambient door handle light
Ambient light design projected onto the left and right entering and exiting area
Ambient lighting front and rear with 9 selectable colours
Ambient storage compartment lighting in the centre console
Anthracite headlining
Armrest integrated in front and rear door trim + front centre console armrest
BMW ID
Contour lighting in instrument panel and door trim panel
Cruise control operation in steering wheel
Driving experience mode switch
Dynamic ambient lighting for welcome, goodbye, open doors, phone call
Electric memory seats
Folding rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders
Front ambient footwell lighting
Front and rear headrests
Front and rear velour floor mats
Front reading light
Heated front seats
Height adjustable mechanically and infinitely variable steering column
Illuminated armrest storage compartment
Illuminated glove compartment
Illuminated luggage compartment
Lashing eyelets in luggage compartment
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Toolkit located in luggage compartment

Packs

Connected pack professional - 3 Series Saloon/Touring
Interior and exterior mirror pack - 3 Series Touring/Saloon
M sport exterior styling pack - 3 Series Saloon/Touring

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
BMW emergency call
Child locks on rear doors
Crash sensor activating of airbags,Unlocking doors,hazard warning lights,fuel cut off,interior lighting+activation of safety battery terminal clamp
Drive-off assistant
Driver and front passenger with seat occupancy detection for driver's and passenger side
Driver and passenger side airbags, body protection at side and airbags deploy from seat backrests
Dry braking
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+) - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with brake assist and cornering brake control + Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake including automatic hold function and automatic release of the parking brake when pulling away
Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
Front airbag deactivation
Front airbags for driver and front passenger
Head airbags in 1st and 2nd row, head protection at side, curtain airbags open from headliner above 1st and 2nd row
Plastic fuel tank
Side impact protection
Tyre pressure sensors
Ventilated front and rear disc brakes
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system
Centre lock switch
Closing system with central locking
Electronic vehicle immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.152
HC	0.017
Noise Level dB(A)	67
NOx	0.008
Particles	0.0003
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	177
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	192
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	177
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	152
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	268
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	178

Emissions - Lifecycle

End-of-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	0.5
In-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	35.2
Lifetime Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	44.9
Production Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	9.2

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2998
Compression Ratio	10.2:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	38.7
WLTP - MPG - High	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	23.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	35.8

General

Generation Mark	7
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	39E
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.4
Engine Power - BHP	374
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	500
Engine Torque - RPM	1900
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	255/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 848M
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1440 mm
Length	4714 mm
Wheelbase	2851 mm
Width	1827 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2068 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59
Gross Vehicle Weight	2260 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	480 l
Max. Loading Weight	535 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1725 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12 m

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