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3 Series drag race let's goooo!
We have actually got our hands on a BMW M340i, M340d & 330e, and they're going head-to-head to see just how different the performance is of a gas, diesel & plug-in hybrid 3 Series. However, they're not all stock – each vehicle has actually had a phase one tune! So let's see how they compare.
Beginning with Mat in the M340d Touring, it's powered by a 3-litre straight-six diesel that can now put down 430hp and 850Nm. Power is sent to all 4 wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and it weighs in at 1,945 kg.
Next up we have the M340i. It's geared up with a 3-litre straight-six fuel, and it now puts down 470hp and 630Nm. Like the diesel power is sent out to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and it weighs in at just 1758kg.
Then finally we have the 330e. It's geared up with a 2-litre turbocharged 4 cylinder coupled with an electric motor, and these combine to put down 400hp and 700Nm. Power is only sent to the rear wheels only by means of an 8-speed automated gearbox, and it's likewise the lightest vehicle here, tipping the scales at scales at 1,740 kg.
So the M340i has the most power, but will it be an easy win? Or could the diesel or plug-in hybrid snatch it? There's only one method to learn … LET'S RACE!
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