Stop Buying M3s. The 2026 BMW M340i Is Better.

The BMW M3 is a weapon. The 2026 BMW M340i 50 Jahre Edition is a partner. In the real world, dance partner wins. Four hundred horsepower is a solution looking for a problem on public roads. But 386 hp, sent through all four wheels on winter tires? That is the solution to the problem of January. In this review, we test the limited edition 2026 M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition. With its B58 inline six, rear biased xDrive system, and squirmy 18 inch winter tires, this car proves you don't need an M badge to have fun. We analyze why the M340i is the sweet spot in the BMW lineup, why the $12,000 savings over an M3 makes sense, and why this specific 50 Jahre spec might be the last collectible gas 3 Series. Key Topics: Weapon vs. Partner: Why the M3's carbon buckets and stiff suspension ruin the daily drive. The B58 Reality: 386 HP and 398 lb-ft of torque (underrated as always). Winter Dynamics: How the xDrive system rotates the car before pulling it straight. Owner Intel: Why you should downsize to 18-inch wheels immediately. Professional driver. Closed course. Do not attempt anything depicted in this video. The Shocking Truth About the 2025 BMW M3 Manual https://youtu.be/Qgjjl_upKWk ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4cc174af (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=brianmakse /// SOCIAL Instagram: http://Instagram.com/BrianMakse Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BrianMakse Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MakseAttack Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. Music © 2026 Russell Soares (russellsoares.com), used with permission, all rights reserved. #BMW #M340i #50Jahre #CarReview #WinterDriving #BrianMakse #G20