2025 BMW BMW M440i: The Ultimate Driving Machine? A No-Nonsense Review

[@pborgia1]

As an 2025 M440i owner for one month I agree with everything in this video. It is amazing in the gas mileage department. I have driven the car exclusively around town (no highways) and have gotten about 26.5 mpg. I have never had a vehicle with that combination of performance and efficiency. Amazing!

[@BrianMakse]

Couldn't agree more!

[@pborgia1]

@@BrianMakse For comparison my wife has a 2024 Genesis G70 3.3. It's performance is in the same league as the M440 and it is quite a nice "luxury"car. But it can barely eke out 20 mpg when driving around town.

[@pborgia1]

And thinking back to the old days 26 mpg is about what I used to get with my 56 horsepower 1968 VW beetle.!

[@blackjack21477]

Congrats on the car! Can you comment on how the ride is? I had a 21 m440xi, loved everything about it except for the stiff ride. It was beautiful on smooth pavement but otherwise it was too stiff for me. I ordered the 25 model but convertible this time and with adaptive suspension. Placed the order back in march and im still waiting on an allocation 😢

[@pborgia1]

@@blackjack21477 I really haven't driven it on rough roads but as you mentioned it is very sedate and comfortable on smooth roads, Those bumps and potholes that I have hit have not seemed to be too bad but you have to expect a somewhat firm suspension in a performance sport coupe. I'm kind of used to a stiff suspension as I also have a Boxster and you can feel every road imperfection in that vehicle

[@josh64172]

Can happily say owning my new BMW M440i Xdrive that this car is worth every penny.

[@stevenbenton2061]

Monday, picked up my factory ordered Individual Rosso Corsa 2025 M440i xDrive coupé. Perhaps the finest car I’ve ever owned (over these past 56 years of driving).

[@BrianMakse]

Well done! Enjoy!

[@blackjack21477]

Congrats on the car! Can you comment on how the ride is? I had a 21 m440xi, loved everything about it except for the stiff ride. It was beautiful on smooth pavement but otherwise it was too stiff for me. I ordered the 25 model but convertible this time and with adaptive suspension. Placed the order back in march and im still waiting on an allocation 😢

[@SteveRaf166]

@blackjack21477 i didn't get the adaptive suspension but it rides very good. Highway is perfect and bumpy roads are pretty good. No rattling or bad feeling from the car at all. I have same 19's in the video but i have the all season run flat tires. They are very good and grippy. Avoid any pot hole at all costs. I hit 1 so far and it did not feel well at all. Im definitely worried about blowing a tire or getting a bubble on the side wall. Always but tire plan. Good luck

[@SteveRaf166]

*buy tire plan

[@stevenbenton2061]

@@blackjack21477 the ride. As you know, you can select modes eco, comfort, sport. I prefer sport. Tight suspension and steering, quicker response on the gas’s pedal, firmer overall suspension. The optional adaptive suspension does amazing job navigating over irregular road surfaces. Just got back from a trek through the Blue Ridge, curvy mountain roads, with not always the best surface quality, steep climbs and descents, the M440i handled all comfortably, and I was always at ease with the ride. Enjoy your car. It took 4 months for mine from order to delivery, but getting exactly the car I wanted is totally worth it.

[@douglasnovinger7597]

I am so glad I found your channel. You actually talk in real world, have track experience and race (I track too just HPDE stuff)...so hearing you describe everything etc I can relate. Thanks!

[@BrianMakse]

Glad you enjoyed! Check out our HPDE Champion line in the merch store!

[@lovetoride9646]

I've driven a 2025 440i convertible for 40 days now, 2,500 miles and averaged 24 mpg. On one 400 mile highway trip in Eco Pro I averaged 33 mpg. It all depends on how heavy footed one drives the car. I love the vehicle!

[@BrianMakse]

Well done! Enjoy!

[@marklinley815]

I bought my wife the same car, but without the XDrive. We traded in her Lexus RC300, which was rather small and no where near the power. Overall, best car she has owned so far. She loves it.

[@BrianMakse]

That’s a fantastic car. I’m sure she loves it.

[@pborgia1]

I'm up to about 29 mpg now with 1,700 miles on the car! Mostly around town.

[@user-tt6ry6nr9z]

I have a 2025 M440 Grancoupe and love it. Tremendous amount of power, only drive in sport plus. Sounds and handles great. Love the design too. A lot of car for the money.

[@BrianMakse]

It really does feel like a steal, doesn't it?

[@BiscuitKaze]

I have a question how tall are you and how would 2 people fit in the back with let s say both front seats adjusted to your needs?Looking to buy this and that is my only concern

[@SteveRaf166]

Very good video, ty. I have same car for 2 weeks, 1,200 miles and average 32 MPG! Insane. Will subscribe right now. Keep em coming.

[@BrianMakse]

Thanks for the sub!

[@geoffshank]

Great, informative video. Thanks much!

[@piotropoka3490]

High quality video man, appreciated lots of infos. Keep up the good work💪

[@BrianMakse]

Thanks, will do! More good (and exclusive) stuff coming.

[@stevenbenton2061]

Great review! Thx!

[@BrianMakse]

Thanks for watching!

[@whatdoufeel]

Great review. Thanks.

[@BrianMakse]

Thanks for watching!

[@renebriones9581]

LOVE IT MAN . WERE GONA GET OUR ON DEC, ON ORDER , FLORIDA , THANK YOU FOR TH E GREAT REVIEW !!

[@BrianMakse]

Right on! Thanks!

[@sw_cdn]

Another banger of a video!

[@BrianMakse]

Thanks pal!

[@IsaacYang]

All Canadian G22 M440i have been mild hybrid. It is not new to MY2025 LCI. My wife's MY2022 has mild hybrid on it.

[@TheCshort01]

I have a 2025 M440i xDrive on order and love seeing reviews like this. I've driven company cars (like Ford Escape class) for 20 years as a sales rep and can't wait to have a personal vehicle I enjoy driving!

[@BrianMakse]

Glad you enjoyed it. Congrats on the car!

[@TheCshort01]

@@BrianMakse Thanks Brian!

[@dnj47]

As the owner of a 2024 M440ix Cab,You are spot on with your comments.Great performance and usability with great fuel mileage.BMW has a winner here.

[@BrianMakse]

Thanks! Enjoy!

[@G82Watts]

Amazing car. The interior and new steering wheel is 🔥

[@BrianMakse]

It really is!

[@drepark2294]

23 owner. Hate the screen and plastic steering wheel cover, but the car itself has an amazing set of abilities.

[@lovetoride9646]

I'm not a fan of screens that are stuck on top of the dashboard however I quickly grew accustomed to the screen in my 2025 M440i because it works so well and when you sit in front of it, it just seems right.

[@stevenmoore3354]

I've just placed an order for my 2025 Vegas Red M440i XDrive convertible! I'm anxiously awaiting a production number/date. Hopefully I didn't wait too late to get the 2025 model and have to wait for the 2026 production to start. I'm waiting to hear back from the dealership here in Las Vegas, Nevada. I'm afraid that if I'm not issued a production number before February, I will be getting a 2026 model year. 🤞

[@RobertLizinski]

My 2024 M240i has the same B58 engine and performance, a more classic front grille design, the same impeccable quality, and costs thousands of dollars less.

[@gtkona1608]

How comfortable is the ride in comfort mode? Had an X3 M40i without adaptive suspension and it was way too rough.

[@stevechin1866]

Another great review Brian. I would like to know your take on BMW replacing the regular shifter with the toggle.

[@BrianMakse]

Thanks, Steve! I did touch on that when it was first introduced, but in short it has a positive feel unlike many other electronic shifter cars and it cleans up the console a bit. It’s clear they spent a lot of time making it right. Now, I’m accustomed to it and I don’t even think about it.

[@stevechin1866]

Good to hear. I have it on the x6. Still hate it. Lol

[@BrianMakse]

@@stevechin1866 I can appreciate that

[@Mistswordmens]

Is it good on snow?

[@BrianMakse]

Of course.

[@scottgrey6961]

What is the cost to maintain the car annually? Thanks

[@BrianMakse]

Iirc BMW includes maintenance for the initial warranty period.

[@scottgrey6961]

@@BrianMakse thanks

[@geoffshank]

Just bought a red one today!!!

[@urlifenj]

How stable is the car in high speeds? i.e. steering dead zone and everything. Does it feel extremely comfortable, stable and safe?

[@BrianMakse]

Excellent. Very planted.

[@urlifenj]

@@BrianMakse thanks for the prompt reply! Really considering this over an Audi S5. This car is just gorgeous. Thank you and fantastic vid! keep them coming!

[@BrianMakse]

@@urlifenjcheers, thank you! Haven’t driven the S5, but I lean in this direction simply for the red bias and architecture.

[@jazzforce1]

Beautiful car!

[@BrianMakse]

Yes indeed!

[@ewl7777]

Hi Brian, I’m cross shopping this against 2025 M2 manual. Do you think the M2 could perform well as a daily driver during a cold/snowy Canadian winter with a good set of winter tires? I’d prefer an M2 manual (same $ as m440i) but not if it couldn’t handle the winter. Current car is a 2012 Mazdaspeed3.

[@BrianMakse]

Toronto winters no prob at all. Other parts of the country tbd. Traction control is quite good on the M2 and with proper tires it would be a blast. Deep snow would be your only challenge.

[@johnnyBGD]

I have a 2018 M2 and in Calgary. I have been my M2 every winter since. With winter tires it fine for most winter days. On snow days it is okay as long you’re not getting more than 3 inches of snow. There is probably 7 days during a Calgary winter where I cannot drive it. I also have the DCT transmission. I do put a couple of sand bags in the trunk to give the rear some added traction. Good luck

[@LordBass]

Last time I was this early, BMW still offered these with three pedals.

[@BrianMakse]

Ha! They did put a stick in the Z4 for 2025. That has to count for something!

[@drepark2294]

The m440 in the states has always been a mild hybrid.

[@wingedhussar5528]

Yeah no the previous version had the Gen 2 B58, the Gen 3 has the mild hybrid.

[@flea4061]

I guess I'm one of the only 10% who would only buy that car in a manual.

[@BrianMakse]

I think it’s single digits, which is why they don’t offer them. Plus, the manual in the M4 isn’t great…

[@don.newlon]

Great review. Long time BMW owner, but will not be buying anything with those buck teeth.

[@BrianMakse]

Glad you enjoyed. I think the aftermarket may have some solutions.

[@toddstevens8506]

M240i then. I've had one for almost a year, very similar, and just as awesome.