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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the BMW 340i F30 gets there in 12.76 s — 1.40 s ahead of the BMW 330i E90 272 PS.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | BMW 330i E90 272 PS | BMW 340i F30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 5.65 s | 4.27 s |
| 0–100 mph | 14.05 s | 10.51 s |
| 60 ft | 2.33 s | 1.98 s |
| 1/8 mile | 9.20 s | 8.22 s |
| 1/4 mile | 14.16 s | 12.76 s |
| Trap speed | 100.4 mph | 108.8 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 7/7 for the BMW 330i E90 272 PS, 9/10 for the BMW 340i F30 — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | BMW 330i E90 272 PS | BMW 340i F30 |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Power | 268 bhp | 322 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,480 kg | 1,671 kg |
| Power to weight | 181 bhp/t | 193 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Rear drive | Rear drive |
| Engine | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged |