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Originally Posted by ///M-er-gized
I just got my 540i, and I went forward knowing that the 2020 might get the new engine. I think the LCI will get the new digital dash, new iDrive version, and maybe a subtle facelift, but I suspect the new engine will come out this year.
I can't imagine the 340 having more HP than the 540 for such an extended period of time.
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3 series is different customer base than 5 series. I doubt BMWAG is overly concerned about a M340i having more power than a 540i for one model year. However, they are more concerned if a Mercedes E or Audi A6 competitive model has more performance.
Rumor has it a new iteration of the B58 is coming to the 5 series (soon) however the speculation is the M1 version (same version as used in X5/X7) as opposed to the O1 version used in the M340i and Z4 in non EU markets.