Comparing the BMW M2 to the M240i (I've Owned Both)

[@nedis4]

Thanks for the video! Thinking about picking up one of those. One mundane question though, have any of them had CarPlay in those years yet?

[@BertskiZPolski]

Both cars came with CarPlay from 2017 onwards(not sure if it’s from just 2017 or late 2016). My M240i had it and it worked great but both my M2s have been 2016 so I missed out.

[@nedis4]

@@BertskiZPolski thank you for the info! Gotta keep an eye out for model year then 🧐

[@Yhyujss]

The whole point of the 240i is that it's a sleeper I have the m140i if I take the badge off you can't tell the difference from any other one series but under the bonnet is an absolute beast that's what I love about it. Giving the driver next to me the shock of his life😂. The M2 is built differently from the ground up from it's suspension components to the subframe are all connected directly to the chassis unlike the m240i which has bushings connecting it to the chassis giving it a more softer ride. For a M car BMW should have given it s55. Instead of the variants n55b30to.

[@koifnen]

I got an m140i as well as I like hatches and practicality. I love how special having a B58 is with a hatch. Its just bonkers

[@Yhyujss]

@@koifnen this guy's talking about the M2 is special they don't make the m140i anymore the only hatchback with the b58 future classic I would consider that special not the M2

[@dedan2]

The M2 comp has the s55

[@daveharris9312]

Good video. I have an m240i rwd manual and was going to upgrade to an m2 comp but was really disappointed on the test drive. The m2 was just too crashy and fidgety on the crap UK roads. I needed the comfort / refinement of the m240i but have had to put an LSD, shocks, springs and bushes to make it handle the power properly. The mods haven’t impacted the comfort and for how I use it it’s the better car. Test drive both is what I’d say but if you do get an m240i it really does need handling mods so budget for that. If you can handle the ride go for the m2. Agree with you totally on looks, m2 looks so much better.

[@casey2173]

I’ve owned both also. First was an m235i cabrio DCt. Current is Og M2 six speed pre lci. I kinda miss the speed of the dct.

[@BertskiZPolski]

The speed of the DCT or even the ZF8 are crazy! Even the new M2s have the ZF8 and they shift pretty much just as fast as the DCT. I will say the kick of the DCT is the one thing I miss from my previous M2.

[@casey2173]

@@BertskiZPolski I know man. I specifically wanted the six speed and now I’m like, did I get the wrong transmission. It’s maddening.

[@kjd7647]

M235i is not the same as the m240i you can’t compare them

[@casey2173]

@@kjd7647 let’s unpack that

[@kjd7647]

@@casey2173 m235i is not the same especially now with the new 4 cylinder fwd, the m240i is the superior car and is not the same as a m235i

[@satomelon68]

You didn't mention anything about maintenance costs. How much more is the M2 to maintain?

[@BertskiZPolski]

I have a video on the M240i’s 2 year costs, and a video on a major service on the M2 to give you an idea of some specific numbers. but overall about the same honestly. Basic services cost about the same on both cars. Transmission fluid/filter service is cheap on the manual but expensive on the ZF8, and even more expensive on the DCT. Spark plugs were about the same. I’ve had a few freak-issues on the M2 that cost some money to repair but it’s really not that bad. Overall as long as nothing major breaks, they’re about the same to maintain. Insurance was also a little cheaper on my M2 oddly enough. I’d go out on a limb and say in general most BMWs after 2015 are reliable enough that all they really need is basic maintenance, and the costs for specific services are fairly similar across similar models.

[@ryankeeley6821]

as an owner of an m240i in Connecticut, I love it but it always leaves more to be desired. B58 is one of the best engines ever made but without the wide body and poor tire fitment, the M240i is just one of the best handling gt car but not sports cars. M2 competition might be the sweet spot in the bmw lineup but the Mercedes 4.0 is distracting. Regardless the 240i is such a great car

[@BertskiZPolski]

Connecticut here also. The issue when I had my m240i definitely was that I was always looking towards that next step up. Wheel shopping for that car was also a pain. The options are so limited on wheels and tires

[@Fvelt1]

I’ve owned a m140i(kinda similar to the m240i) and sold it for the OG m2 with m performance exhaust and i can tell you the m2 beats it in every way except comfort:p😅

[@Yhyujss]

Yeah it handles better and looks better but that it. M140i mpg blows out of the water, tunability not even close, BMW gave a better engine and transmission to m140i than it's entry level M car 😂 BMW didn't even bother giving it a s engines except cs 😂

[@micraw714]

My OG M2 puts down 537whp and it's a blast but I do love the B58!

[@j.f.4765]

Only thing the m240i was classed as a performance coupe by bmw. Likewise with an m140i being a performance hatch.

[@3ben31]

dammn it seems like i need to get that m2 over my m240i

[@BertskiZPolski]

If you can, go for it! But either way enjoy your m240i, it’s a phenomenal car!

[@j.f.4765]

Nah I went og m2 and it was boring coming from a built m140i, with lsd, coilover, polybushes and hybrid turboes. The best way to go is the m2 comp. Looks better plus a better engine. However, im running 550bhp on pump and I still get 48mpg on the daily. So Its gonna be a keeper

[@carbonoxx]

same car different engine......... just like a civic to a civic si, or wrx to the sti, SAME SAME .........m2 if u want the badge..........people are like iphone owners, i the iphone15 pro max, 3 cameras vs your regular 2 cameras, lol