The M340i xDrive combines BMW's 3.0-litre straight-six with a rear-biased all-wheel-drive system and a chassis tuned for fast road performance.
It boasts 374hp and 369lb ft of torque, allowing the saloon to reach 62mph in 4.4 seconds, rivaling an E90 M3 GTS in straight-line pace.
However, the M340i lacks visual presence, despite its impressive performance capabilities.
There’s plenty of it, too: 374hp and 369lb ft of torque means the saloon gets to 62mph in as little as 4.4 seconds.
A 100-unit special edition, the M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition, has been released, but it's not available for the general public.
Author's summary: M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition boasts impressive performance.