BMW M340i G20 pre-LCI vs M340i G20 post-LCI
Too close to call on the Guide Score: 4 points apart, and the places each could hold overlap. Read the parts and the cost to own.
BMW M340i G20 pre-LCI
70Guide Score for 2022Very goodabout $1,995 a year to own
BMW M340i G20 post-LCI
66Guide Score for 2026Goodabout $1,986 a year to own
| Part | M340i G20 pre-LCI | M340i G20 post-LCI |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 3 counts 15 of 100 | 6 counts 15 of 100 |
| Engine | 52 counts 15 of 100 | 52 counts 15 of 100 |
| Drive feel | 70 counts 20 of 100 | 71 counts 20 of 100 |
| Analog connection | 64 counts 10 of 100 | 30 counts 10 of 100 |
| Weight | 72 counts 10 of 100 | 70 counts 10 of 100 |
| Long-term value | not measured | not measured |
| Ownership | 65 counts 17 of 100 | 65 counts 16 of 100 |
| Acclaim | 40 counts 15 of 100 | 48 counts 15 of 100 |
| Chance of a bill over $10,000 in five years | under 0.1% | under 0.1% |
| Cost to own a year | $1,995 ($1,364 to $3,135) | $1,986 ($1,356 to $3,127) |
| The bills that decide it | Oil filter housing and valve cover gasket leaks; High pressure fuel pump; Coolant loss / expansion tank (B58) | Oil filter housing and valve cover gasket leaks; High pressure fuel pump; Coolant loss / expansion tank (B58) |
Guide Score method v5-final.14; each score is shown with its cost to own (about $1,995 a year to own and about $1,986 a year to own at each best year). How it works.