Overview
- The M350 xDrive uses a turbocharged 3.0‑litre inline‑six with a 48‑volt mild‑hybrid system rated at 443 hp and 580 Nm, and BMW lists 0–100 km/h in about 4.1 seconds with a 250 km/h limiter.
- Road testing in southern France validated BMW’s published figures, showed confident all‑wheel‑drive handling and effortless acceleration despite the car’s larger size and kerb weight above 1.9 tonnes.
- BMW says the M350’s chassis builds on the previous M340 with wider tracks, especially at the rear, retuned steering and faster software response to preserve driver engagement.
- Dynamic features such as a drift mode that decouples the front axle to send power to the rear will be activated by over‑the‑air software updates in 2027, extending capability after sale.
- BMW is keeping combustion and Neue Klasse electric siblings together as a ‘power of choice’ strategy, with production split between Munich for the i3 EV and Dingolfing for ICE cars and more variants planned through 2027–28.