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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	£52,675
Engine Power - BHP	374
Acceleration	4.4
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	36.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	176
Length	4713 mm
Width	1827 mm
Height	1440 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	480 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1735 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
BMW Live Cockpit Professional Nav with 12.3" instrument display + 10.25" display, Intelligent Voice Assist, BMW OS 7, HDD, 2USB, 4G LTE connect
BMW service history
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear
Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
Condition based service
Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
iDrive controller on centre console
Instrument cluster with speedometer with mph readout, tachometer, fuel gauge and oil temperature gauge
Integrated owners handbook
Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system
On board computer - average speed+fuel consumption, service interval, clock/date, odometer/trip meter, outside temperature display and ice warning
Optimum shift indicator
Personal Profile - automatic lock when driving away selectable
Variable sport steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

48V Mild hybrid technology
Adaptive M suspension
Balanced 50/50 weight distribution
Battery cut-out switch
Drive performance control - ECO PRO, comfort and sport modes
Larger capacity fuel tank
M Sport differential
Petrol Particulate Filter
Stroke dependent dampers

Entertainment

DAB tuner
Electronic service booklet

Exterior Features

2 x square exhaust tailpipes
Acoustic glazing
Active airstream chrome frame kidney grille with 8 high gloss black vertical slats
Automatic headlight beam throw control with load dependent regulating reaction, dynamic compensation of braking dive and acceleration squat
Black roof mouldings
Body colour door handles
Body colour front and rear bumpers
Body colour fuel filler flap
Dynamic brake lights
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing
Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle
Fading support
Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements
Front black door sill finishers with BMW designation
Green tinted heat protection glazing
High gloss shadow line exterior trim
Interior rear view electrochromatic mirror with automatic anti dazzle function
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED third brake light
Lightweight engineering
M designation on front side panels, left and right
M Sport spoiler
Matt black exterior B pillar
Model designation on right side of tailgate
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Rear boot
Rear side wing doors
Shark fin antenna
Sun protection glass
Two part LED tailights in L-shape with components in smoked glass, brake light, LED turn indicator and rear fog light
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lights in interior and door handle area
Windscreen wipers with integrated washing jets
xDrive designation on left tailgate

Interior Features

12V power socket in front storage compartment
2 front cupholder in centre console with clamping elements and matt black inlay
3 rear seats with non folding headrests with 3 point seat belts
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 zone automatic air conditioning
4 pieces lashing eyelets in luggage compartment
40:20:40 split folding rear seat with loading system
Ambient lighting with welcome carpet light
Anthracite headlining
Armrest integrated in front and rear door trim + front centre console armrest
Backrest width adjustment
Centred top Luggage compartment lights
Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
Front and rear door exit lighting (left / right)
Front and rear door pockets
Front and rear reading lights
Front and rear velour floor mats
Front head restraints
Heated front seats
Height adjustable mechanically and infinitely variable steering column
Illuminated armrest storage compartment
Illuminated glove compartment with separate small compartment
Interior lighting - front centre over interior mirror with soft light, rear centre and front and rear footwell lighting
M sport leather steering wheel
Make-up mirror lights
Rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders
Rear centre console with storage compartment and ventilation grille
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Toolkit located in luggage compartment

Packs

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

Passive Safety

2 tone horn
BMW emergency call
Brake energy regeneration
Braking pre-tensioning
Child proof locking system in rear door
Child seat ISOFIX attachment rear outer seats
Coasting in idle in ECO PRO mode
Crash sensor activating of airbags,Unlocking doors,hazard warning lights,fuel cut off,interior lighting+activation of safety battery terminal clamp
Driver and front passenger side airbags, integrated in the door side seat backrest bolsters for all seat variants
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
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
Front passenger manual airbag deactivation
Head airbags for all 4 outer seats
Hill start assist
M sport seatbelt
Seat belt security check for driver and front passenger
Side impact protection
Three 3 point seat belts on all seats including front belt stopper, pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters
Tyre pressure monitoring with three level warning strategy
Ventilated front and rear disc brakes
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and electronic engine immobiliser
Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
Remote control with integrated key one button open/close vehicle and windows, sole opening of the luggage compartment lid and panic mode
Start/stop button with Comfort Go keyless engine start and auto Start/stop deactivation button
Vehicle key with M specific designation

Wheels

Reduced rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	176
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	180
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	176
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	168
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	151
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	154
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	151
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	267
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	271
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	267
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	176
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	180
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	176

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	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	39.2
WLTP - MPG - High	42.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	41.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Low	24.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	23.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	24.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	36.7

General

Generation Mark	7
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	39E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
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	225/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear	255/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare	RUN FLAT TYRES
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 792M
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1440 mm
Length	4713 mm
Wheelbase	2851 mm
Width	1827 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2068 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59
Gross Vehicle Weight	2245 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	480 l
Max. Loading Weight	510 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1735 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12 m

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