Thread: M550i or M340i?
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      04-01-2019, 01:39 PM   #35
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Not sure what you mean about the M340 being the same platform as the 5 series. If you mean the same chassis? Then it's definitely not. It's based on the new 3 series.

The M340i is to 3 series as the M550i is to the 5 series.

Did you mean something else?
Yes the M340 is a 3 series but it is based on the CLAR platform which means there are many similarities to the G30 5 series which is also based on CLAR platform.

It’s not exactly the same...3 uses Macpherson as mentioned above while the 5 is double wishbone. The 3’s suspension is setup to have more aggressive turn in, firmer ride and more road feel than the 5. But the G20 3 is way more refined than then f30, and the gap between the g20 3 and g30 5 in ride comfort and nvh is much smaller than the gap between the F30 3 and F10 5 or G30 5
Got it. Thanks for the clarification!
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