2023 Acura TLX Type S vs BMW M340i 3 Series // Battle of the Four-Door Sports Sedan!
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Deciding on the Acura TLX Type S or the BMW 3 Series M340i (G20)? V6 vs Inline-6, this head to head comparison might help you make a decision, enjoy!
The colors on these cars: Modern Steel Metallic for the TLX Type S and Mineral Grey for the M340i.
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I went with the TLX-S because I was looking to BUY my vehicle. I probably would have gone with the M340i if I was looking to lease. With that said, I have zero regrets nearly 17 months after my TLX-S purchase. It's more rare and unique than a 3-series. I get lots of compliments and it's the perfect daily driver.
Exterior is far better, interior is nicer, overall much more reliable, and exactly what you said. Everyone and their mom drives a BMW. The Acura just has way more class and let’s be serious; The small difference in performance isn’t at all worth it
There is precisely zero chance I’d ever buy that Acura over the M340i
FWD=GAY
@@scalways it's AWD tho lol
M340i > G70 > Type S
@@user-ik8ph1jz7n it’s front wheel drive based AWD. Meaning it’s driving in front wheel drive until it senses slippage. He said this numerous times in the video, did you even watch it all the way through?
@@Ih8chewthis is completely wrong. It’s awd and can actually send 70% of that power to the back and 100% to either back wheel depending on the situation and the situation is never wheel spin. If the reviewer said anything but that, then he is wrong as well. It only becomes most power to the front full throttle at about 100mph+
I appreciate that this is a driving video rather than a walk through each car! Well done 👏
Thank you! 👍
That gen of the M340i was the perfect blend of function, fun, and fast 😎. In my opinion, it's the best daily driver for anyone who wants good mileage, a bulletproof engine, and fast fun car when you want it to be 😁.
That’s why I’m on year 4 of my M340xi and I’m going to just keep on driving it for a good while longer. Only 40k miles so far.
@@Ruxl21 That's great! A 2020 - 21 M340i Xdrive is my dream daily driver 😄.
One day! Rn I’m daily driving a 328i with the n52 engine. Definitely not as fast but it’s damn reliable. I love the hydraulic power steering
@@zureaiw Lucki pfp
@@Ruxl21 I've been driving my 2023 M340i xdrive for just over a year and 3 months, and I'm already at 19k miles
I love the shawd, best all wheel drive system to me, i can floor in in the corner and it just goes, you can keep that sliding shit lol, i love the constant grip zipping around corners
Yesssss imagine put 10k in acura for the same price bmx have no chance to finish 1st ❤
As someone who has owned both..!! M340i ALL the way. I'll give credit to Acura on the interior build quality an edge over BMW but man let me tell you. The TLX Type S MPG is horrendous. It doesn't get what it's advertised, it's heavy as hell so the power goes nowhere. Definitely not an enthusiast car, and the B58 is killer + bulletproof reliability. Otherwise Toyota wouldn't risk their reputation with it in the Supra. M340i all the way! This is coming from someone who has owned multiple Hondas and Acura.
Not even a question
Son enfoques diferentes, BMW te da un logotipo, Acura te da buenos acabados y buenos ensambles en los interiores. BMW te da más potencia, Acura te da un mejor servicio post venta.
Acura TLX Type S owner here. I traded in my M340i as the cost of overall maintenance and future repairs was estimated at a fortune! Although it was more of a powerhouse over the TLX, I still can't justify the cost of keeping it up to date and maintained over the next few years when I can pay a fraction of the cost with a TLX. Just my experience and overall opinion.
tax isn't worth it if u are looking for a sports sedan. It has issues as well and is not nearly as fun as the competition. Way too heavy and the price will be about the same with repairs
@@kwameglover1330what are the issues the only thing I have seen is the transmission
The B58 is so good! You can rip around when you want with plenty of power but also get great gas mileage when you just want to get somewhere in comfort (I recently got 41mpg in my M240i on a long interstate highway drive). The M240i and M340i are close to the perfect daily driver for an enthusiast.
To add to this, i traded my 21 type s in for a 24 bmw m2. The s58 manages 1-2mpg average BETTER than my type S did with 150hp (dynod) hp on top. Bmw have made the perfect 6 cylinder
BMW you lease the Acura you buy….reliability is synonymous with Acura and Lexus. German cars are synonymous with unreliability and endless money pits.
@@richardmyles8237spoken like a true poor that hasn’t owned anything newer than a 20 year old corolla
And M440i too
@@josueramirez8300I am hoping you are not insinuating that I cannot afford a BMW? I can buy several cars straight cash. I guess you don’t know who I am lol. Acura is superior to any German name plate that’s WHY they hold their value over the Germans
The M340i is levels above the Type S and it's not even close especially in straight line performance, the Acura is also heavier, doesn't get as good as gas mileage in real life. Interior is probably about the same, but you get more from the BMW especially with the aftermarket support, the Acura can't even get a legitimate tune yet....
Would love to get the TLX
rather have the acura, more reliable , cheaper to maintain and a whole lot easier to work on.
Go search online about the b58 before talking about reliability, one of the bulletproof motor of this couple decades
@@thewonderfulland6207 but you'll never beat hondas track record compared to BMWs
@@bradleyflanaryweird way to spell Toyota
@fyro124 Toyota was never part of the conversation lol, Honda and Toyota are the best brands on the market
@@thewonderfulland6207 aint about the motor bro.
That mpg difference is eye-popping. Holy cow.
The B58 is an incredibly well engineered motor. If you choose not to whip it, it will give you great gas mileage.
The actual 2024 TLX Type S has a digital gauge cluster and HUD. It also has a lot of other improvements from the previous model year.
What other improvements? It doesn't sound like they did any improvements to performance. Mainly some cosmetic changes. Would have been nice to see another 30-45 HP added to compete with things like the M340i. Especially since it's such a pig. Could really use some extra power.
@greg5143 The refresh was mostly quality of life changes that people have been asking for. The digital gauge, HUD, larger infotainment screen, 360 camera, wireless car play, rear USB ports, better looking front grill, new rims, acoustic glass, and other little improvements are now standard. Yeah, they didn't increase the power when they really should. But everything else seems like a win to me.
That is good news. They got the MDX Type S right so it's about time the TLX Type S got the ugprades it needed.
In my younger years I would get this pseudo M series where I don't know how to value my money and keep on spending on a lot of SSS on maintenance/repairs. As I get older and wiser, Honda/Acura cars always make a lot of sense.
Bmw is on another level
No contest here. The M340i is too far ahead of the competition
I had a TSX and have had two 3-series. both are great cars.
I really enjoy my tlx type s. But if you are talking about rawr power, bmw is still the ultimate driving machine.
The Review is great... TLX is over hyped and over priced for what it is. I rather take the S5 or The M340i for the features and price. If it's fun and driving dynamics, TLX is far behind it's game. Acura needs to do better, like they did with CTR and Integra Type S. That TLX is missing the extra Turbo, that thing probably would do 400 if not 450 with TWIN TURBO. With out it it just another car on the road with fancy badge.
Overpriced? The TLX Type S is the same price as a 330i Xdrive. Not the 340i.
Spec a 330i xDrive with the same features that are standard on the Type S. The 330i is actually closer in price to the TLX Type S than an equally-equipped M340i.
@@GigaChadRealington 0-60 is the most useless acceleration metric and isn't what you might think it is. MotorTrend's former editor, Jason Cammisa, explains why in a RUclips video that you should watch.
ruclips.net/video/JOWKJHvYK54/видео.html
@@GigaChadRealington 🤣🤣🤣
@@GigaChadRealington drive one first
Both great rides!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Agreed!!
Reliability id go with the ACURA. BMW is fun and all until you gotta work on the car or maintain it. As car enthusiasts you do work on your cars right? Most people buy BMW / LUXURY cars and don’t have a clue how to even change they oil or spark plugs etc… once the check engine light comes on say bye bye to the car cause it’s hella expensive. I’ve owned an Acura and a BMW don’t get me wrong bmw is smooth fast fun etc when it’s going good, but when it’s going bad it’s all down hill from there.
Performance wise it is no competition, BMW all the way. The only reason I see someone choosing a TLX is because it is cheaper or they like the styling for some reason.
Yet somehow, the TLX Type S tied the M340i's lap time at MotorTrend.
Let that sink in. The Bimmer has more horsepower and weighs less, but still couldn't beat the TLX's track time. That tells me the Acura's SH-AWD can manhandle Germany's best.
@@TheBreakfastLover boy please show the link cause i have a tlx type s and a x3 m40 and my truck pull away from my acura
@@terrencemcphail5782 can't post external links on YT comments. But look up MotorTrend's review. Both the Acura and M340i lap time was 25.0 seconds. And here's their blurb on it...
"Simply put, they just launch harder than the Type S does, but once we twisted the steering wheel in the figure-eight test, the Type S outperformed the Audi and tied the BMW. Not bad for something that's down on power to the Bimmer and much heavier than either German."
@@TheBreakfastLover no, they didn’t tie, TLX lost to the m240i and m340 by over 3 seconds and the BMWs were handicapped by their tires! Quit your lying. lol ain’t nobody taking a TLX yo a race track or drag strip. You’d have to not care about performance in order to pick a TLX over a BMW. Look at the VIR lap times! We don’t drive spec sheets, tack times are what matter. The TLX may be quick in theory according to some figure 8 test but on a track it gets stomped by BMW.
@@postalpancho the M340i finished MotorTrend's lap in 25.0 seconds, the TLX Type S did it in 25.0 seconds. That's a tie.
Thanks for showing them in the same color! The mineral Grey is looking great on the M340i
that intro is the coldest fuckng shit ive ever seen holy shit bro you're amazing
I had both, M340I is the one I still have now.
I had the M340ix and it was the best car I had! Since then I moved to the X3M.
The B58 in the M340ix is legendary and the tuning is fantastic. They made the B58 so good that they had to come out with the S58 in the M3/M4.
The handling is so good. The M340ix puts to shame most of the cars out there. The price is also solid. The Kia Stinger couldn’t keep up with this car due to a better engine and of course the ZF transmission. This is why the stinger is being discontinued and the M340ix is still out there and still selling.
Im guessing you like the X3M more or do you miss the M340?
They were already going to make the s58 you tool.
N55 -> s55 b58 -> s58
They always do that & please don’t say they didn’t do that with the e9x gen bcuz that was a one off occasion.
Look at all //M cars and they’re non M counterparts. (Not just 3 series)
The Stinger is being discontinued because it can't hang with the M340i? Where did you get that info? That's not at all true. It's being discontinued because it didn't sell well enough. I guess by your logic, every competitor to the M340i should be discontinued since none of them can keep up. Goodbye S4/S5, C43, G70... etc. You can't keep up so nobody wants you.
@@mattspeer01 Stinger was way overpriced, it should of been at least 10k cheaper in order to attract ppl. Why would someone pay over 50k for a KIA, when they can get ACURA, LEXUS, BMW, ect. for a little more.
@@floggyWM1 I bought a G70 couple months ago and didn't even look at stinger bc they were priced at least 5k more for a 2022 which was strange me considering the G70 is the more upscale car if anything.
Love the videos! You have a tremendous production quality for the size of the channel. I can see you going places with it! BMW all the way
I appreciate that!
The TLX Type S is nowhere near the M340i in performance. Maybe it could compete with a 330i, maybe.
My BMW M340i xdrive has been surprisingly very reliable , contrary to popular believe.
Better fuel consumption on the BMW is the deciding factor for me
For a sports car 😂
@@good-tn9sr it’s not a corvette lol..its a sporty sedan meant to be driven everyday to/from work and grab groceries ..why not have best of both worlds if a manufacturer like BMW offers it
Very interesting review, enjoyed it. But I think the 340i is on a different league than the TLX. 😅
No shit. Anyone with half a brain cell could have told you that. This dude is a retard
😂
Completely on a different league. M340i ftw.
For 10000$ more it better be.
@@spawn11It was 67 when I looked, and the tlx was 54
The video editing and footage was insane. You’re doing amazing, keep it up
Thanks 🙏
Sorry, you missed one crucial thing…RELIABILITY…Japanese name plates will blow the Germans away in reliability and long term resale value. ACURA HAS THE SUPERIOR BUILD QUALITY BECAUSE it won’t be in the shop like the BMW. Fact !
@@Sleepygarage the scenery in your vids are very nice..where in ontario did you shoot this vid?
No it’s not. It was pretty trash. Your standards are shit
This review is pretty spot on. I owned a 2023 TLX type s for 3 weeks unfortunately it was stolen. God works in mysterious ways cause my first choice was to get a 2023 m340i but I ended up getting a 24 m340i in Brooklyn grey in October with m performance exhaust. The comparison between the both of them is night and day. Owning a bmw the drive is just different In all aspects. Technology, drivetrain & engine. Loving my 340i best decision I made.
You say that now until it leaves you stranded a d the electrical gremlins and maintenance get in the way and horrible resale
Praise the Lord for that M340!
My tlx type s got stolen too. I'm upgrading to a m340i!!!!
BMW is a car you lease. You don't eat the horrible depreciation, and don't have to worry about issues out of warranty. OR you can wait for someone else to eat the depreciation, and buy a 3 yr old example for 60% the price of a new one as a CPO. extended warranty on top for reassurance and you're good to go. I would trust the Acura more if you're buying new to maintain value as well as have wayyyyyy less and cheaper issues
@@rahimi4762that’s all bs b58 is reliable asf own mines have had no issues outside of regular maintenance like oil changes brakes tires and spark plugs at abt 80k miles in a 2020
At least you can change your own gears in the m340i. The type s doesnt even let you get near redline in manual mode
mine does just fine up to redline?
The TLX is a big car in the outside but with smaller dimensions in the inside. Some compacts have better leg room numbers.
A car that doesn’t make sense.
Sincerely an Honda/Acura fan and owner.
Design over functionality. Buy an RDX if you want more space lol
Agreed, the 21+ TLX cabin space is pretty much the same as the 15-20 version but has an upsized exterior. That said, drivescene is correct re: RDX alternative, provided you dont need Type S power. Granted, a Ktuner w/Phearable stage 3 tune for $700 will bring the RDX/TLX 2.0 to Type S levels without sacrificing reliability.
Got something more comfortable with a smaller footprint. New Integra.@@drivescene6747
@@MidnightAspec well said. A perfect RDX would be a Type S with the turbo v6, I don’t know why Acura is holding out. That would arguably be the best Type S in the lineup.
@@drivescene6747 Absolutely. The RDX is my favorite Acura product. If Acura had an RDX Type S with the A-Spec Advance trim, I'd get one TODAY!
Both the M340i and TLX Type S are beautiful cars. The M340i sounds aggressive. The Type S though would be better in the long run. Lower maintenance cost. Honda reliability. Lower insurance cost.
Son in law has a bmw, took it in to dealer for a cracked headlight lens, was quoted $4k. No thanks, no car drives good enough for me to spend that kimd of money.
the TLX Type S, despite having less horsepower and weighing 400 lbs more, somehow tied the M340i's lap time at MotorTrend. That tells me the handling prowess on the Acura is excellent.
And when you consider the price being closer to the 330i xDrive (when equally optioned) the Acura is the better performance value.
Are you high lol the type s is like 60k 😅
@@kingGfour TLX Type S MRSP is $56.6k. A 330i xDrive optioned with all the features *standard* on the Acura: $57.7k.
And even then the TLX has 20" wheels, quad-exhaust and V6 turbo, while the more
expensive 330i has 19" wheels and a 4-cylinder.
Bro I see you under every other comments reply twerking for Acura. Are you just a big fan or are trying really hard to justify your purchase lmao
@@Entropiedstalking my comments? u creepy AF
Also you’re going off by one lap time as the sole basis for performance. The thing is an absolute cow on regular roads. My local dealerships can’t get rid of them. Tech wise the camera quality and everything else is beyond subpar.
BMWs are for people who want to seem like they’re into cars. Type-S looks way better but is a bloated pig
B58 motor with the ZF trans is known for their reliability thats why TOYOTA chose that combination for the SUPRA lol gtfoh!!!
Lease the BMW, Own the Acura. Both are great but only the Acura will be reliable past 4 years.
A Kia Redline and an Audi already gave the TLX Type S a beatdown. You know the BMW is going to demolish it. TLX TYPE S will be superior in reliability over the long-term and cheaper to own.
This isn’t even a comparison lol. M340i goes fast. Tlx looks fast.
Im sorry but the M340i is 100% better than Acura. Acura is way overpriced for being a rebadged Honda
Remember, BMW is notorious for putting less HP on paper
There is a reason Toyota chose the B58. Enough said.
I own the TLX Type S and I agree with you on most everything you said except the stereo. The ELS system is hands down better than the HK in the BMW and I have owned both! The Panasonic is one of the best stereos you can get in any car under a $100k. I like the way the Acura looks better and as you said, it is a great highway car with very capable sports sedan performance. I was trading in a Honda Accord so the dealer gave me great deal on the Acura. I would have paid significantly more for a BMW plus I wanted something that was different and there are not that many Type S cars on the road. I am really happy with it overall and just would say it would be almost perfect if it were 200 lbs. lighter and had like 50 more hp.
It will last longer, better built, less plastic
@@rahimi4762 Not true. As someone who has worked on the service side for both brands, Honda's and BMW's both make GREAT engines. BMW's are higher maintenance because they're higher performance tuned. Acura's just use better tuned versions of their original counterparts. That's not a knock, but the only true performance Honda engine built was the V8 Indycar motors. But when you get down to it, they both require the same amount of maintenance, and they both have the same failures. People who still have the old school way of thinking where you just need an oil change are dead wrong but truth be told, if you can't afford or are unwilling to pay for the highly recommended work OUTSIDE of just an oil change, then you cannot afford the car. I've seen both brands have issues at 10k, and both be in very good condition at 100K+. The difference is how well you maintain it.
Yes, Honda's sound system is good. But HK is almost universally considered one of the standard bearers of high quality sound with B&O and B&W being the ultimate audiophiles wet dream. ELS does have better lows, but H&K has better mids - so if you're into the big bass, yes, ELS is the better choice, but H&K has better clarity so it's all about preference at that point. With that said, at least in my neck of the woods, there are about 5 TLX Type S's to 1 M340, and not based on popularity but availability, so it may differ by state/region. As for pricing, you get what you pay for, and having serviced both, driven both, and having chosen another car with the B58 motor in it, I feel the price difference is much deserved, but as is everything else in life, it comes down to preference and budget
I almost got the TLX Type S last year but I got the Integra Type S instead lol i just wasnt ready for paddle shifters
Sorry,but i dont believe that you own an m340i
Super interesting comparison. I think the only real knock on the M340i is the higher cost and more expensive maintenance, but you're also paying for the status and name of a German luxury car.
Bmw is the greatest daily. Fast, powerful and so purdy
I will make this easy for everyone get the m340. Coming from a TLX TYPE S the car is heavier, less tunable, slow to pass on the highway compared to m340x, horrible turning radius, worse MPG (15mpg city lol) , apple carplay connects 6 out of 10 times, resale sucks after owning it for one year, slower to take off, slower to shift, Redline is like the shortest i have ever seen in a car lol. The ones that are able to tune the TLX Type S (2021-2022) owners only supposedly are having issues with the trans with a mild OTS tune. Those 10k extra are sooo worth it you’ll make up for it in gas mileage and smiles. Plus the m340 got more tech or better than TYPE S. The TLX is a huge heavy car with no surprisingly little leg room for rear passengers lol. THE M340 is a 4 door AWD supra!
Thanks for sharing!
We have a black Type S with red interior. I love it but I wish it at 50 more hp, I think that engine could easily handle that.
As nice as the BMW is, I’ll ever buy any german car again. Sure they look nice when their new but most people lease those for a reason.
You can’t even compare the TLX to a BMW 3 series 🤦♂️ That 3 series handles so well!!!! The Acura is just made for comfort with a few extra horsepower! The BMW is called the ultimate racing machine!
It also stands for “Break My Wallet” for a reason
I've seen several video tracking these two cars saying the acura handles better, it even was faster on some tracks.
That’s a 2023 Acura. Review both 2024 model’s because the Acura got many updates!
They just forgot to add a few more ponies on the 24.
Same with the m340
Love this video. Looking into upgrading to a M340 from my 2016 340 lol
Issue with the Type S is its slow! An A4 is about the same speed. Neverless the S4
As much as I love Honda/Acura, I’d have to go with the 340. Hopefully can pick one up in the future
Yeah same here man they just won’t get with the program.. they need get with the times and stop with the fwd especially if its the luxury division
@@iamgiocasino Literally. It’s a nice car, but for the price (MSRP) you can get a new 340i for almost the same. Plus the B58 has proven to be a solid engine so far.
I’d go with the Honda for reliability
Love our 20 M340i RWD....we have the adaptive suspension and the tire and cooling package. If we lived in the northern climes, we would have gone xDrive.
These cars are for pretty different demographics IMO.
Cool review
I used to have an MDX Type S and that mpg on it was horrible. I used to get about 18mpg combined and thats driving normal mode no hard acceleratiins much. On the highway it would gwt 22mog but the tank seems small seems like I was alwqys at the pump. So when it got totalled in an accident when I got rear ended I decided not to go buy another one.
Not surprised as turbo engines are more efficient on paper than in the real world. Have owned plenty of both…..
I'd love to see in a couple years how these cars compare after 5+ years of ownership. Maintainance costs, value held, ect.
Probably the same ,tlx transmission system has lots of reliability issues / so far b58 have been fairly good considering oil changes can’t be non consistent maintenance
@@Dragon-pv5oj what transmission reliability issues?
torque converters
I’ll even take a 330 over a tlx
ok you pushing it
Nah a tlx type s is still 350+ hp even tho a 330i is better at everything else
A 330i is slower than a Honda Accord
@@CoyoteSwapEverythingthere’s a guy on RUclips with a 550bhp/600tq 330i stock motor. For a 3600lbs car that’s pretty nice. Not too much $ in mods either. Easily doing 11 sec quarter mile. And the 330 is cheaper.
@@TheBreakfastLover yeah stock for stock sure. I’ll take the 2.0T Accord over the tlx type s too anyway. Acura can do better with that bs Tlx and they know it. Sounds good tho
M340i no contest. Looks, performance and features. Not to mention the bmw comes with a lot of extra power on the table in stock form. Buy a JB4 tuner and get 50+ wheel on pump gas STOCK. $200 downpipe and a tune gets you over 100 extra wheel HP. For those that don't already know, BMW factory hp rating is damn near on point with wheel hp. M340i makes 20hp less than crank at the wheels. No brainer here.
Looks are subjective. The TLX Type S has quad-exhaust, and sits lower and wider than an M3, let alone an M340i.
In terms of features, an M340i when optioned with all the features that are standard on the Acura, is $10k more expensive.
And in terms of performance, the bimmer is quicker in a straight line, but the Acura somehow tied its track time at MotorTrend, which tells me the Acura is a superb handler.
sits lower? You must be talking about the distance between the front lip and the pavement. If we’re talking wheel gap, the tlx has the same wheel gap as my wife’s Pathfinder.
@@gogz1981 oops I looked it up and the M3, TLX Type S, and M340i are all the same height: 56.4". However, the TLX is the widest (75.2") followed by the M3 (74.9"), and distant last being the M340i (71.9" lol).
So the TLX's width-to height proportions are superior to the an M3, while the M340i's proportions are actually much closer to a Civic.
Why does the width of the car matter so much? lol
@@danielo22 performance variants (eg. M3, C63, RS6) are wider than their subordinate models (eg. 330i, C300, A6). That's part of why they look better. The TLX is wider than the M3, the M340i is narrower.
Just seeing a 340i be compared to that is disrespectful bro ..this hurts
It seems like most people prefer M340 over anything in its class. Ive read some people prefer it over the M3 for value and daily drivability
I’d say that’s a pretty spot on assessment
I would 100% prefer the M340 but I need a manual option.
I bought my first bmw and got the m340i. Im in love 😅with
Haha me too! Hope u enjoy it
@@Sleepygarage your reviews are the best. Keeep going!!
I’ve owned my 2023 M340 for 5 months. Love every second of it. Although I will be moving to the M3 in 2 years.
Why
Same
M340i this isn’t even a comparison lol
There is absolutely NOTHING better about the TYPE S. The only decent thing about the Type S is that it will have a much, much better resale value in the long run. Otherwise, those cars are on two totally different levels. My standard 440i will run circles about the Type S. Heck! Even my wife 540i will walk that in every category. B58 cannot be matched by any Honda motor. Nevertheless, great review.
The Type-S will have better resale because they don't depreciate so insanely badly like all Euros do. The Type-S is also vastly less expensive to maintain. I agree entirely that these are in two different classes.
The only thing “better” about the type S is reliability thats it lol
Actually, the TLX Type S tied the M340i's lap time at MotorTrend. And when you consider the Acura is the same price as an equally-optioned 330i, the Acura is the better performance value.
@@TheBreakfastLover the G70 is an even better performance value
@@mrscottmescudi10 the TLX Type S beat the Genesis G70 and Stinger GT in Car&Driver's Lightning Lap. The Stinger was discontinued and the G70 is being discontinued after this cycle.
Next time pls compare the Beamer to the other Germans , that would be a fair comparison. The Japanese dnt come close when it comes to performance
For 2024, they added most of the advance features to the TLX Type-S that was missing in the previous years, including HUD, 360 Cam, bigger screen, more sound deadening, etc.
I cant buy M340i x. Just not in the market or wait is too long. Even you buy there should be such a shortage of its parts these days.
Acura looks better than the BMW. BMW is losing their touch and the only thing still going for them is their German engineering.
Shout out to the reviewer for buying these two cars just to compare them for us
I would love to get the BMW but is it going to be reliable that’s the real question I heard the B58 engine is pretty reliable but can anyone confirm that ?
The BMW probably is actually more reliable in the early years, but there's reason to believe the car other than the drivetrain will be costlier both to maintain and to fix as it ages. Parts availability will be more of an issue for the German car as well.
Love the BMW except for that stupid burbling which is the new craze and I find it totally irritating. It is so fake sounding. In my opinion the TLX is a step behind the BMW in performance and feel of something special. In the end, I bought a 23 Lexus IS500.
340. Don’t even have to watch the video.
Fr. Type S are still slow its really sad for a car thats visually stunning
The TLX Type S is actually closer in price to a 330i xDrive (when equally optioned). Performance wise, it's sits between the 330i and M340i.
M340 is in a way different league from the TLX, stinger ,Q50 and the genesis 3.3
BMW > Acura. b58 gang! and acura interior way behind compared to modern BMW interior. I have a 21 RDX and 24 M340i and they just compare in millions of ways, my Acura doesn't even have wireless car play while BMW has had it for 6+ years now lol, the two car's aren't even the same league when it comes to everything imo. and getting over 40mpg daily while the Acura gets 20 lol
Nice review! The camera quality and editing is great.
Thanks bro
Almost lost yo legs for the intro
Definitely looking to upgrade from my GTI to the m340i
definitely worth it, I upgraded from GLI to M340i
What a great review! I loved how it was drive centric, rather than the standard droning format from most auto review channels. I've owned a TLX in the past, currently have an Audi A5, and am now considering either an M340ix or a 540ix. Interesting that you note, that the size of the TLX is similar to the 5 series. I now wonder how the 5'er would handle in comparison to the TLX. Subscribed!
Much appreciated! I think the 5 series would feel a bit heavier than the already heavy m340. If you don’t need the extra 2 inches of rear seat space id go for the m340.
Man if the MPG was better on the Acura it would easily tilt in their favor. It’s an automatic luxury car, so I wouldn’t mind the lesser performance if it meant a better fuel economy. Overall I prefer the Acura looks wise. Not to mention everyone has a BMW nowadays so the Acura certainly has more of a wow factor to me. But overall it seems BMW came out on top
340 is a rocket and in my opinion the best daily out there. It handles well. Just don’t like the price but way better handling than any ev. Ev’s suck. It’s cold in Calgary!
I tell ya I considered the m340i but I wound up with the 21 Type S but that BMW is a really nice car, this guy showed me the inside of his 23 m340i & man that dash board lay out is tough & the exhaust sound is exquisite, but the price by the time you add all of the bells and whistles is considerably more than the type S, in fact it's not even close
i like the interior design of the Acura more, and the exterior im neatural on both equally nice and beautiful, but i think the acura is better suited for a longer term owner, and the bmw for the shorter term owner, reliability and longevity wise the acura will for sure outlast the bmw
22mpg vs 37mpg. Not to mention the one that gets 37mpg is faster and more powerful. That says it all.
Mild hybrid should be the way to go for all future sports SUVs/ sedans/coupes imo
@@kw7814 while there’s certainly little downfall to them, even the 2020 M340i gets exceptional gas mileage and it did not have the mild hybrid system. It wasn’t added until 2021.
must be out of your mind to ever pick the tlx over the m340i
Damn the BMW just kills the Acura in every category lmao, Acura fanboys are crying
The bmw has been making this Car forever , thlx it’s just the new kid on the block , said that if you got the money ando care bmw ll be the best choice
Η BMW ΕΙΝΑΙ 100 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΙΣΩ.Honda μια ζωή 🔥τρέλα🔥…
the m340i is definitely a beast, but for reliability and comfort, im gonna have to go with the tlx type s, not everything is about 0-60 speed. also love the quad exhaust on the tlx type s and the sound of it is unique. only other thing then speed bmw does better is the infotainment, the screen is much smaller and further away on the tlx, but the 2024 tlx type s solves that issue, also the interior just looks so much more detailed then the bmw, the seats and the doors is just unique and more leather then bmw. but everyone has their own opinion, i see m340is everyday but rarely see a type s, so i also like the scarcity of the car more, its not as basic
B58 motor is probably the most reliable engine out there! Toyota are known for reliability, and they chose the B58 motor and ZF trans for their SUPRA!!! LMAO really!! Lmao
@@JXiong-zo8ig and that’s why no one likes the new Supra…. It’s just a bmw “LMAO really!! lmao” 😂💀
@aidansedore5182 You're talking about reliability, and the B58 has been proven! And people who can't afford a supra always hate until they drive one, lol
@aidansedore5182 Keep driving your slow car's LoL keep paying those ridiculous prices for barely 300hp "to the crank" lmao 🤣 😂 😆
@aidansedore5182 OH WAIT, you're barely braking 280hp to the wheels, LMAO!!!! YOU ARE NOT IN THE SAME CLASS LOL SORRY, NOT SORRY
Haven't even watched the video, but what I can say for sure is pay the extra 10k and get a loaded m340i.
I’ve had both ,have to disagree on the ride ,20 inch rims on the Acura found to be worse ride. My m340 xdrive rides much smoother with Michelin NRF ,and adaptive suspension .
BMW= BREAK MY WALLET...😅😅😅😅
Bro got an high end Honda Acura
Just by reading the comments anyone can tell they are ALL bmw people. Almost looks like any good decent comment on the Acura was deleted! How can they trash such a beautiful sport sedan? They ALL definitely dont know the term WORTH EVERY PENNY when it comes to Acura. They are all enjoying their money pits until it breaks!
BMW all the way. Even just the enormous list of creature comforts/features puts it ahead of 99% of other cars on the road
Yeah but it breaks down. Plastic under the hood. Electrical gremlins. High maintenance
Until the repair bills start coming in.
@@rahimi4762Yet BMW was just rated as one of the most reliable auto brands by CR. I've had 4 G20s in the family, all are bulletproof.
Maybe the TLX Type S should have been compared to a fully loaded 330i instead. It was such an easy win for the M340i because it's rear drive based, better steering feel, lighter, more powerful, faster, better stereo system, infotainment, and more.
M340i all day! B58 is a treasure.