The current BMW 3 Series is nearing the end of its G20 chapter, and BMW is giving its six-cylinder M Performance models a sharper look before the next generation arrives.
The new BMW M340i Black Package isn’t a dramatic reinvention, but that’s precisely the point. It tightens the visual brief of one of BMW’s most balanced performance sedans with darker trim, blacked-out details and a few enthusiast-minded cabin touches.
At a glance
- BMW has introduced a Black Package for the M340i and M340d in Europe.
- The package adds black badging, 19-inch Jet Black wheels, Shadow Line trim, dark chrome exhaust tips and red brake calipers.
- It is offered on both sedan and Touring body styles, reserved for six-cylinder M Performance 3 Series models.
A darker look for the six-cylinder 3 Series
The Black Package is aimed at the M Performance end of the 3 Series range, specifically the petrol M340i and diesel-powered M340d.
BMW is offering the treatment on both the sedan and the Touring, which gives European buyers a choice between the more traditional sports-sedan silhouette and the more practical estate body style.
The visual changes focus on restraint rather than theatre.
Chrome highlights make way for blacked-out badging, while BMW’s Shadow Line treatment brings a gloss black kidney grille and darker detailing around the car.
The exhaust finishers are now dark chrome, keeping the rear end aligned with the package’s more purposeful tone.
Jet Black wheels and subtle contrast
The most obvious change is the set of 19-inch “995 M” double-spoke wheels finished in Jet Black.
They give the car a more planted stance without pushing it into aftermarket territory, which suits the M340i’s role as the understated performance choice in the 3 Series family.
BMW has also made minor changes to the headlights to match the darker theme.
Red brake calipers add a measured hit of colour, breaking up the monochrome treatment without turning the car into something overly loud.
Inside the Black Package cabin
The cabin receives carbon-fibre trim across the dashboard, reinforcing the M Performance positioning without changing the fundamental layout of the interior.
M-coloured stitching on the seatbelts is a small detail, but it’s the kind of touch BMW enthusiasts tend to notice.
The overall effect is more curated than transformed, which is fitting for a model that has built much of its appeal on everyday usability paired with serious pace.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | M340i Black Package |
| Also offered on | BMW M340d |
| Body styles | Sedan and Touring |
| Market | Europe |
| Wheels | 19-inch “995 M” double-spoke wheels in Jet Black |
| Exterior details | Black badging, gloss black kidney grille, Shadow Line trim, dark chrome exhaust tips |
| Brake calipers | Red |
| Interior details | Carbon-fibre dashboard trim and M-coloured seatbelt stitching |
The M340i Black Package works because it doesn’t try to write the car’s character.
It simply gives the G20-generation 3 Series a sharper, more cohesive appearance at a point when the model is preparing to make way for what comes next.
