Is the new M240i better value than the new M2? | BMW M240i Review

Join us as we review the new BMW M240i putting it to the test to see if it is truly a better value for money car than the new BMW M2!

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[Outer_Nerd]

I have one in Portimao Blue. It’s my first BMW and couldn’t be more happy.

[Acanofbeer]

Great review. It’s def better than the M2 because it’s a better daily driver and it’s quicker in the damp/ wet conditions we have most of the time in the UK. One thing missing off the spec sheet was adaptive suspension which is £500 and well worth it. Spend £3k on better brakes, exhaust and a small tune to about 410hp and it’s perfect.

[britishagent]

You also get a “Sprint” mode with that Pro pack. Hold down the left paddle when driving to switch to it from any other setting for optimum sport mode. It’ll revert back to previous setting (e.g. eco or comfort) when you slow your driving back down. Very handy for quick bursts without having to keep it in sports mode.

[davidofglenbrook]

Excellent and very accurate review (I know whereof I speak…I owned a 2017 m240i and, earlier this year, moved up to a 2023 m240i xdrive….). I just have one thing to add…. An important option every person should consider for this car is the M Performance Suspension Option which (at least here in the USA) gives you larger, staggered wheels (255s on the rear and 245s on the front). That, combined with larger front brakes, goes a very long way to ameliorate and address your concerns about braking and stopping power. OH… and I chose the car in Brooklyn Grey!

[SupraSav]

In places with weather, the M240i is the way to go. I test drove one today and I agree with what you said about the steering. I would call it "comfortably numb". The comfortable autobahn cruiser feels.. like a 5 series with 2 doors.. weighs as much as one. Felt like we were floating down the road and not very sporty, although in sport+ it felt much better.

[Bmwkidi]

Just bought my first bmw couple months ago. 23 330i m sport in Brooklyn grey and love it. Want this M240i tho in 5 years!

[B-]

I agree with this review ! Love my m240, more versatile than one can imagine. Best of both worlds in comfort and speed

[Grmate]

Got my fully optioned 2024 Brooklyn Grey 240 3 weeks ago, with the big screen, way better set up than the 2022 model.

[moominter]

Love ours, option the M tech pack for the larger front brakes & extra cooling & it’s only £300, we have the new big screen Idrive 8 in ours like the new M2, we have seen 40mpg on long runs, £700 service costs for 5 years & I’m sure one the road the performance would be similar to the M2, the M240 just does everything really well all year round & it’s properly quick if you want .

[beady]

The m240i looks so much better than the m2 and you can you save £20k or use the extra cash to boost performance

[Digiphex]

That display was a lot better than the current cheap giant screen!

[lukestonier]

Watching this and seeing the similarities between this and my MK5 Supra. Great review!

[keithronson]

Superb! Bang on! And yes this is the model to have . Better " value" than M2 and subtle in comparison. Performance and overall package hits the target. An everyday " M" car that can embarrass many a so-called "super car". Seen one in grey and one in black. Black does it! Looking forward to your review of the new M2 ..
However! The previous one is THE future classic! What a machine!
Thank you for this excellent, BMW understanding, day to day review. Appreciated!

[nbidi]

They should offer the m seats in the us. You can only get them in a m competition here

[nickbrunisch]

Is the m240i faster than the 340i and 440i ? I assume it would be since it’s lighter but I’ve never heard any mention it ?

[onionnfn]

How’s the driving characteristics as a daily? Like yeah I want to put it in sport sometimes but I also commute like an hour for school so I definitely don’t want to put it in a sport mode for that. Do the driving characteristics change drastically?

[coupa]

I have driven the M240i and proud owner of the new M2 the answer is they are different cars. M240i is brilliant but the M2 is something else!!

[Lockyoriginal]

BMW quote 1, 690 kg rather than 1, 765 kg however they also quote 369 bhp whereas they reckon that figure is far closer to 400 bhp - and the prices are dropping like a bomb - just looked (12/06/24) and one was for sale at £39, 999 and it was a 2024 model with 2, 000 miles 😲 (22 for sale under £40k) this time next year £30, 000 😁😁happy days !

[isamu]

Exellent review! I am kind of confused about the complaints a lot of reviewers have with the brakes though. When I first got mine they were almost too touchy but now they seem good. I came from a wrx though so maybe I dont have much to compare it to.

[yorkiepit]

I bought the M240ix, couldn't be more pleased with it. Mine's Thundernight, but my wife calls it "Barney."