Compare BMW M340i vs BMW 3 Series vs Volkswagen Phaeton

M340i vs 3 Series vs Phaeton Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	-	-
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	-
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue	TFT
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic	Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Analogue
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Analogue

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	Not Applicable	2 Din	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	16	6+	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets	2	2	2
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
  Braking Performance	33	-	-

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather + Alcantara	Leather	Leather
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	-	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	-	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	-	-
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Grey	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	Projector with Xenon
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights	Active	Active	Passive
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	-
  Fog Lamps	LED	Halogen on rear	Halogen on rear
  Tail Light	LED	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	-
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Alcantara Sensatec Black | contrast stitching Blue | Black	Black	-
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	-
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	40000	40000	-
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	-	-

M340i vs 3 Series vs Phaeton Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	4.4	-	-
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Torque-On-Demand	No	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	13.02	19.62	11.9
  Driving Range (km)	768	-	-
  Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3597 cc, DOHC
  Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine	3.6 L V6
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm	238 bhp @ 4000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm	400 Nm @ 1750 rpm	500 Nm @ 1500 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	AWD	RWD	AWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	6	-	-
  Suspension - Front	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing	Dual Link Strut	-
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link axle	Five Arm Multi Link Suspension	-
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	225 / 40 R19	225 / 50 R17	235 / 55 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	255 / 35 R19	225 / 50 R17	235 / 55 R17
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	480	480	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	59	57	-
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
  Length (mm)	4713	4709	5175
  Width (mm)	1827	1827	1903
  Height (mm)	1440	1442	1450
  Wheelbase (mm)	2851	2851	3001
  Ground Clearance (mm)	130	-	128
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1670	1660	2200
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	4	4	4

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M340i vs 3 Series vs Phaeton User Ratings

Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	4.1/5 26 Ratings 13 Reviews	4/5 4 Ratings 3 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	4.5 Exterior	-
	-	4 Interior	-
	-	4.1 Ride Quality	-