4 WORST And 6 BEST Things About The 2024 BMW M240i

BMW M240i or Ford Mustang GT?
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0:00 - Intro
BAD
1:00 - No manual
1:50 - Styling
4:33 - BMW Eyewear
5:23 - Price
6:33 - Little Bits
GOOD
7:16 - Dynamics & Pace
9:08 - Trunk Space
11:29 - Power
12:30 - Efficiency
13:27 - Rear seat
14:11 - Tech & features
16:30 - Duo Drive & Sign Off

[@dwnshft]

Special thanks to BMW Eyewear for supporting the channel for this video! M240i or Mustang GT?

[@sushiwalrus5333]

Awesome to see that you were sponsored by BMW (eyewear)! Congrats! I temporarily owned a 2022 BMW M240i xDrive, similar to the car you reviewed today. I also loved the door handles and driving dynamics of it. also, I've been thinking hard about BMW developing a carbon fiber chassis platform, what do you think? Honestly I think it'd be super cool if BMW developed a variant of the "G" Chassis with some carbon influence and what better than a Z4 LTW or something :) There IS a Z4 M40i with a manual coming, but how awesome would it be if they made a bunch of B58 Manual Transmission 'LTW' cars. Right now, if you google Carbon Fiber Monocoque and go to the wiki, the only BMWs on there are the i3 and i8! I do wish they made a ZM with a carbon fiber monocoque, and used that to take us into the next chassis platform that are more friendly to EVs (of course having ICE options as well, as they currently do).

[@Ocho5]

When I first ordered my 23 240i, I was so skeptical because of how it looked but that was cause I never seen one in person. I fell in love when I saw my car in person and everyday since I tend to just admire it. Oh yeah and it’s fast as hell

[@gaara4667]

You ordered the car without seeing a example irl?

[@shiugen676]

Rather common, even more so in Ireland since not many expensive performance cars around as they are like 50% more expensive than most of the world..

[@toddstevens8506]

Agreed, though the black tester seen here does the car no favours, much better in Thundernight purple/Portimao blue metallic.

[@JdotR6]

I can’t wait fr I just ordered a 24 m240 ion seen it either

[@shiugen676]

​@@JdotR6Same mines arriving July

[@TM240x]

I’ve had 45 MPG (UK) on long highway runs at 70 mph in comfort . Had mine nearly 2 years and love it !

[@markdrinkall1879]

Yep. I've had 44 out of mine in Eco .but only on a motorway run . What a great car😊

[@stevensink5544]

Awesome video! I’ve owned several BMW’s with awd and they are all amazing! I currently own 2019 Mustang GT 10 speed and I have a 124 round trip commute to work and I’m averaging 24.2 mpg with no highway’s in my commute! It’s all back roads I live in the Northeast! I’m a drag racer and drive this car pretty hard and do a lot of dragy runs and I’ve never reset the mpg computer! I didn’t expect this car to get anywhere near this mpg!! However living in the Northeast I miss the awd and build quality of the BMW’s and will likely get the car you reviewed as my next car!

[@bmw3842]

I would like to see the stereo review on your cars .That is what is important for me

[@Helin0x99]

The harman kardon is 10/10, theres other reviews and this is better than all the other factory, I've got one so a little biased but its amazing

[@marcusanderson216]

Had my 240i for a week now and LOVE it. I have the same color

[@dwnshft]

Enjoy 😎👌

[@ababbington1]

Mustangs and others look great and sound awesome but……when it comes to the drive, performance and build quality BMW just shines. As an added bonus you don’t end up being one with trees etc. nice review guys thanks. 👍🇬🇧

[@sinenomine4540]

mustangs look awful imo.

[@ababbington1]

@@sinenomine4540 I bought a new M240 in March. I love it

[@stevensong8832]

I had my year23 M240i for a few months now, and I loved it. It’s a perfect car for young people or for people who had a family car already. I drive it everyday and the cruising ability of this car, for daily drive, is awesome. When it comes to performance, this car can definitely give you some experience. Even though not as much experience as a rear wheel drive m2, it’s enough for people like me who don’t do serious racing. I hated the face of the m2 when I bought my m240, but now I am in love with the aggressive looking of the m2. I guess it’s because I see my car everyday, and that aggressive looking really just adding points on.

[@cliff8669]

As a reward to myself for a life well lived and jobs well done, I bought a 2024 M240I ( in Dec ) in Portimao Blue Metallic with Cognac Interior. I'm not a fan of the run flats, not because of what they are, but because I'm used to having a spare. Other than than, I have no issues at all. No regrets in buying it.

[@dwnshft]

Congrats! 🎉

[@Fat_Catt]

Cheers to a live well lived , my friend 🎉

[@MrRad21]

This is your best video to date in my opinion 👍

[@dwnshft]

Thanks for the love!

[@jon2756]

i have the thunderknight 23’ x drive and it is absolutely my favorite car in its segment and i would chose it over and over. amazing car. looks beautiful and sounds amazing.

[@dwnshft]

Thundernight is such a cool color - MORE PURPLE CARS!

[@mprziv]

Really wanted a Supra, but the visibility was like looking out of a pillbox, and the ADM from local dealers meant it would be $62,000-$65,000 out the door. Test drove the G42 M240i, and fell in love.

[@dwnshft]

Love both cars 💯

[@davidthompson6382]

I had a 2020 and a 2022 Supra GR 3.0. The first one was totalled by a careless left turing driver. I needed more room and now have a 2024 Brooklyn grey 240i xdrive. The Supra was awesome, so awesome. The 240 is like a Supra with a back seat. It is awesome, B58 is so sweet. It drives so nice. Very comfortable . Enjoy!

[@xabraxasx]

I ordered and was one of the first in my city to take possession of a '22 M240i, sight unseen, apart from youtube reviews....I have NO complaints. If you plan on keeping it for a long time just keep up with preventive maintenance and this car should last and be a reliable investment I've already put 43k miles on the odometer since april 2022 with ZERO maintenance issues

[@dwnshft]

Awesome! I just bought a M340 😎👌

[@HiiImChris]

These undoubtedly look badass. Yea its a little of that new bmw wild design experimenting, but its done nicely here because the shapes and proporations still make sense

[@dnice362]

Nothing bad about this car except maybe the rear taillights, that is absolutely it.

[@dwnshft]

Brilliant machine 💯

[@dnice362]

@@dwnshft going to watch vid when I eat dinner. Appreciate all your content!

[@stephensolano3087]

You really have to nit pick and LOOK for things wrong with this car. BMW knocked it out of the park with this one. With that being said, comparing this car to an electric mustang is a joke.

[@joeb9763]

Great video. Looked at both, BMW is just a better quality vehicle overall. Purchased a 23’ M240 x drive and love it!

[@dwnshft]

Nice, enjoy!

[@JustinDoesTriathlon]

I've got one of these on order and I'm very, very excited.

[@shiugen676]

Me too! 🎉

[@Fat_Catt]

Guys how long does it take to get delivery from date of placing the order ?

[@JustinDoesTriathlon]

@@Fat_Catt Mine was ~4.5 months from order at dealer to delivery.

[@Fat_Catt]

@@JustinDoesTriathlon thanks

[@10essee10titans]

very compliant, fast, and refined car. this was my only car for about a year and a half, and i have a 2 car garage now, so just added a 2015 RS5. this can't touch the soul and rawness of a NA V8 that wasn't subject to all the regulations of the last 5 or so years, but it's a near faultless car in many ways considering what else is available new, and a perfect daily i agree on price, but don't forget when you buy new, you get your first 3 services done from BMW at no charge, don't think the mustang has that

[@JRZ67]

I just purchased a '24 Black Sapphire 230i with the Canberrra Beige seats.

[@dwnshft]

Niiiiiccee

[@Kiwigold-on7mc]

go on, its one of the quickest cars on the nurburgring beating any other brands regardless of price, give it a tune and its a monster 600 HP anyone ?? .

[@Toni62R]

Good review - BUT more time about the trunk than about the heart of all, the engine???

[@alexandervega3005]

Would the only difference between the 230i and 240i be the horsepower and a few tiny designs?

[@starboys7667]

For me as a German Guy this car sounds amazing 😁😉✌️ With our EU standards we can't get more (if you don't buy a Ferrari or something like that)....love the USA 🇺🇲❤😁😁

[@ryancruz1074]

I’d get this just for the handsfree parking with the manual transmission 😜

[@garrbunn]

but M240i dont have shortcut M1 & M2 button on the steering, do driver use that button a lot..?. The seats are comfortable i think in M240i.

[@jaioxung]

I have 2023 non xDrive. It really is a great daily for an enthusiast. The performance is amazing and the efficiency is crazy; I achieved 41 MPG on a 3 hour interstate highway trip. It very comfortable and refined. iDrive 8 is a league above Ford's system.

[@user-id9uu3kp8c]

That front splitter is not oe but you can get splitter from BMW they are on sale right now. Awesome Car. I don't regret buying 330i but this is my next after i am already overwhelmed by 330i performance

[@RobertMayfair]

I can't decide between this and the M340i

[@Mrbobcat7]

Interesting. I have owned 3 Mustangs in the past. The last one was a 16GT premium. I traded it in for a 21 Challenger Scat Pack 1320. I like it, but since it is my only car, it is a bit of a hassle switching the wheels out twice a year and still have to be careful in the NW Ohio winter as my aftermarket wheels only have the Continental DWS tires. I had been thinking of getting some kind of beater for the snow season like an older Cherokee, but really don't want to drive something rusted out or not reliable, then you have the added expense of another vehicle to insure, maintenance, ect. I was recently trying to think of any decent looking awd cars that are still fun to drive and fairly powerful. I used to like the looks of the STI and EVO, but they don't make them anymore and the current WRX is ugly. The Audi RS3 looks good, but really don't want 4 doors and it's a little pricey. The Golf R is more in my budge, but pretty much no options and also 4 door. Anyway, after checking out the Supra, I heard that the M2 might be worth a look. Honestly never thought of a BMW since I thought they were way out of my budget, but really one of these would not be that much more than I paid for my nearly loaded 1320. I first started researching the M2 and I like it, but it's kind of expensive if you start adding any options at all. Then I heard the M240i could be optioned out to be about as quick as the M2 plus with the added benefit of awd for everyday driving. My only concerns are I'm not sure about the front end as the M2 looks much better imo and the fact they don't offer ventilated seats, wtf? IDK, probably just ranting here and will most likely end up keeping my Dodge since I love the V8 sound and the Sinnamon Stick color and the fact I got 0% financing for 72 months with it. It's also a rare car and probably a 1 of 1 with the options I ordered on it and could go up in value since it looks like eight cylinder muscle cars time is coming to an end. What do you guys think, worth it to look into trading into one of these and starting over payments again? The only way I would even consider it would be if I was offered a really good trade in and close to 0% financing, which I seriously doubt BMW offers, but I do have very good credit.

[@jackr6896]

Wish it came standard with a larger rear spoiler.

[@Helin0x99]

Theres a factory carbon kit for it including the spoiler, makes everything look better

[@dr.marcopaez2586]

I love how it looks, much much more than the Mustang

[@hardykornfeld1733]

I don’t like the speedo & tach design in iDrive 8. My B9 Audi S4 (which might get replaced with a Bimmer) has the ideal layout. Round tachometer in the middle of the dash with a sweeping needle, along with digital speedo and gear position in the center of the ring. All it would take is a little GUI programming. That aside, M240i xDrive is on my short list, but then why not get an M340i with more humane back seats? The weight difference is trivial. The roughly 4-inch difference in wheelbase might have a bigger impact on driving dynamics.

[@JohnColeman-ul5rj]

I like the instrument cluster better in the 22'. The side profile gives me 90's model GTR vibes. With the smooth side with wider shoulders and hips. Wish the rear diffuser was better to accommodate twin dual tip exhaust. Performance stock is awesome, and the tune ability can make this a monster very easy and still get great fuel economy. I will be getting one when interest rates come down. Not paying no 5-9% interest rate for a car, that to me just does not make financial sense at all. But I want a 22' model just because I like the cluster and also still has the handle for the shifter and knobs for climate control.

[@SmokeMartini]

The glasses comes with an Mveloppe

[@dwnshft]

HAH!🤣

[@KontenderTV]

Comparing this to a Mustang is absolutely hilarious

[@sinenomine4540]

looks so much better than the m2

[@Helin0x99]

You forgot to mention how fucking good the harman kardon is

[@sezo7445]

I’ve owned 2023 m240i rwd for about a year and I really love the shape and look. It was very fun to drive on the streets, with very responsive shifting and dynamic acceleration. However, when you're on the highway going over 90 mph in windy conditions, the car literally feels like it's being tossed around, lacking stability.

[@aforandi]

The problems: 1. The windscreen is narrow, and looks it here. Its vertical dimension is small. Sit in this car and then jump in a 1-series and note the stark difference in forward vision arcs. 2. The height of the driving position. Its about 1cm too high. Carbon seats might solve this -- the M4 is perfect in this way -- but that windscreen is set high also, and it can't move down. 3. The weight, and therefore changes in momentum, may leave your stomach behind, whilst hammering the tyres & brakes. Otherwise brilliant, but maybe you want the better pattern of steering-wheel.

[@juventusca78]

Just got mine. After a week whit the car I can say : The M240I it’s true German engineering at its best . The only cons for me is the lack of space in the back seats, I mean even a 7 years old feels claustrophobic back there , but this did not influence me when I bought the car .

[@user-vv7qm7mz7d]

I have a 23 m240 xdrive in Brooklyn grey and honestly it turns soooo many heads and gets so many compliments it’s crazy! The old generation just looks too similar and played out. This car looks fast and looks like a high end sports car.

[@jpldriver]

High end sports car? It's not a sports car with four seats. It's a big heavy saloon car as we say in the UK!

[@jackr6896]

I told myself that I'd never get another black car, but this does look nice.

[@thegarbear05]

maybe if ford make a awd mustang with switchable rwd

[@briansmad1]

I love the look of

[@jberry1979]

I think a manual 230i would be a blast....

[@br8y693]

I think the m240i would be a blast

[@Nick-hz2kl]

240i is so dope

[@briansmad1]

I think the Hp is accurate, the 240i is full of torque, I think there is more torque than BMW states.

[@user-bk4vl1ur5f]

Top car ❤👍🔥🔥🔥

[@dwnshft]

100%

[@Panzil]

a manual in this car would be perfection

[@dwnshft]

you can get it in a Supra! not quite the same but close

[@chuckcribbs3398]

The purple color (thunder metallic) in the M240i is simply amazing looking. I’d get that over any other color. And the M240i is going to beat that Mustang in the quarter mile. AWD and faster shifts make it barely faster.

[@dwnshft]

🔥

[@swaump]

siren enthusiasts 😂

[@dwnshft]

They are out here

[@Christian-oq3md]

vw toureg ofc

[@CoDBountyHunter]

My 24 m240i came out to 62k

[@Tony_Zagoraios]

Bmw M240i for the win!!

[@dwnshft]

it's a little beast!

[@phatkid6811]

You can have that car for $50k. I have it - and it's amazing

[@squelch079]

Only a bellend would wear bmw sunglasses, maybe a slighter facelift would have been better thats just me having the previous 2 series coupe😉

[@Nick-hz2kl]

I’m torn between this and my Supra 3.0 .

[@dnice362]

Most handsome I’d have to say Audi

[@Becausefamilycar]

Xhp tune that trans

[@Bigguns761]

you did not even do launch control LOL .... wich makes it WAY faster 0-60 ...

[@_fantasticscenes]

Worth every penny at $50kish

[@dwnshft]

💯

[@markobencina89]

M240i or 230i?

[@dwnshft]

M240 if you have the money - but the 230 is still beautifully balanced and sharp

[@equinox6851]

This or mustang

[@dwnshft]

did you watch the end of the video?

[@equinox6851]

​@dwnshft yeapp. I liked especially how you ranked them, but if driving dynamics and power were the only factor?

[@dnice362]

This or Supra

[@dwnshft]

Depends on if you want a back seat..if you don’t need practicality, then Supra for me (manual)

[@rickc4459]

did you just compare BMW art with a GT stang? ... dude

[@possiblyunhealthyobsession9794]

I think on paper the golf r is so close to this and even better in some ways for less money that it’s hard to choose the m240i like heated and cooled front seats. Heated rear seats and 0-60 similar so is 1/4 mile time. Golf r I think actually has better breaking performance. The bmw does win in looks and drivetrain both for motor and x drive system. Volkswagen dsg probably better than the zf though. Some what considering both cars

[@BillVerstege]

Dealers in my area are all $10,000 over sticker for the Golf R. The Golf was my first choice, but since there were none available to even look at, and the fact I'll never pay more than msrp for a car, I ordered one of these.

[@possiblyunhealthyobsession9794]

Well I think both are phenomenal cars, and we can all understand not paying over msrp

[@Menace..]

Wayyyy too many bloopers. None of them were funny. At all. I couldn’t finish the video because of all this bs. First and last video I’ll be watching from you

[@dwnshft]

Kthxbye👌