2024 BMW M240i - 14 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

What's your favorite thing about the 2024 BMW M240i?
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The 2 series is actually quite split
You have the 2 coupe (here)
RWD, classic BMW stuff
But then you have the Gran Coupe
Which is basically a MINI (FWD)
The Coupe is the one you WANT
And the M240i is the one you want
Engine
And that’s because the M240i gets you THIS
The B58 3.0 straight 6…possibly the best all-around engine in existence right now
It’s wildly powerful, durable, tunable, and efficient
382 hp
369 lbft
Same as M340i, M440i, Supra, etc
But ti’s not EXACTLY the same
The M240i engine DOESNT get the 48V mild hybrid
Still about 26 mpg combined
Pace
Let’s be honest it’s making more like 400hp or MORE
Going through the ZF 8 speed
Incredible gearbox btw
To either RWD OR AWD
Canada doesnt get RWD i dont think
M sport differential
0-60 in low 4 seconds
Just brilliant behind the wheel*
Looks
What’s not brilliant is the way it looks IMO
You HAVE to get the M Sport to make it looks ok
Last gen certainly looks better
Normal kidney grille
Active
Lower fascia is triangular
Bulging M style hood
M logo front fender*
M wheels & Brakes
M wing mirror
Door handles from my 99 Honda Accord
Rear hips flared, but front not as much
Taillights are question marks
Very apparent on the M2
Dual M Sport exhaust
Things you CANT get
No more convertible
No more manual
Have to go to M2 for manual
Trunk
Great size
Good opening
Seats fold
Can do a weekend trip to the lake in this
Rear seats
I mean…not huge
But big for the competition
Way bigger than Mustang
Supra and Z dont have rear seats
Loads of stuff too
Climate zone
Chargers
Cupholders
Front seats
Heated
Not cooled
Heated steering wheel
Door cards
So much going on
Colors - flash when open
Textures
How many M logos?
M2 had 18
Wireless charger
Traps phone behind drinks
Probably a good thing for safety
Tech
HUD
iDrive 8 screens
Wireless ACP
Drive recorder
360 cameras
Adaptive content
Telemetry
Drive modes
No M buttons
But customizable settings
Sport mode kills auto start/stop
Price
230 starts at 39 for rwd
M240 starts at just under 50 for RWD
+2000 for AWD
As tested…..

[@dwnshft]

Special thanks to our Patreons for their support of the channel! Should I have bought a M240?

[@cliff8669]

After due diligence homework researching, I bought my M240i in Dec 2023. Portimao Blue Metallic Cognac Interior. Loving it. Took a bit to get used to the IDrive 8 system ... once done, got her set the way I like. Love being able to have the car start at a specific time each day using the BMW App. I haven't noticed any of the things you mentioned about the steering. Seems really tight and responsive to me. The run flats surprised me. Expected a hard/firmer ride feel. Really loving the fact that I get no wind noise when on the highway. Don't mind the premium fuel use. I can only fault one thing...don't care for the piano black trim items. Been running in comfort mode most of the time. Yes, I can confirm that I'm getting 26/27 mph combined. Now, here's the bit I'm most happy about. What I spent out of pocket. After getting a military discount ... telling the dealership that there were things I wasn't going to pay for ... I.E. dealer addon's, markup's, prep fees etc. and getting $20,000.00 dollars for my 2020 Jetta SEL Premium ( I only paid $27,000.00) ... I wrote a check for and had the car bought and paid for while still setting on the showroom floor ... I paid $35,600.00 dollars. Tax, license and reg included. Yes ... loving my very first BMW. My reward to myself for life well lived and jobs well done. Thanks for the upload and review.

[@vitaliyv5058]

Same position as you - my first new BMW here. Built and ordered a 230i in November 2023, Melbourne red with Cognac, with M sport kit, dynamic handling package (brakes, suspension) and E-sport LSD, added adaptive cruise. Built it how I wanted, no military discount. I paid just over $50,000. I never drove a M240i, never had a B58 car to compare it to, and think I could have probably bought a M240i. Would it be worth it? I don't know. The car picks up and goes, and very fun to drive. Now I am doing a few mods to get some power out of the engine. But I'll tell you one thing - there was not a single M240i available where I was so I could test drive it.

[@cliff8669]

@@vitaliyv5058 Great buy. Hope it treats you well. I do think you would have enjoyed the M240i more. Either way...congrats.

[@vitaliyv5058]

​@@cliff8669 Thank you. I agree I 100% would. I don't know where you are located - here in Western PA at exactly the same time last year - I could NOT find a used g42 m240i that was RWD, not black. - not even out of state. Otherwise I'd buy it if it was at the 50k mark. I wasn't even able to find any g42 for a test drive. They may be everywhere on youtube but rare in real life. So 10k less and a smaller engine that I can mod a bit and enjoy.

[@cliff8669]

@@vitaliyv5058 I'm in NE Texas. I had to go towards Houston ... over a 3 hour drive. There was nothing local.

[@dnice362]

This is a way better car in every way over the mustang

[@joemomma707]

It should be. It cost more.

[@ryanb8736]

Ford has always been about budget and BMW is luxury performance.

[@AR-ym5qx]

They’re nothing like each other 🤷‍♂️

[@dnice362]

@@AR-ym5qx yeah the bmw better

[@WSG-fv9dq]

N supra

[@Jacob-xd3ko]

Had my 240 since December 1 and it is amazing. I don’t prefer the G42 looks over the F22 but it’s such an amazing car

[@brandtanderson6846]

Very in depth, great review!

[@kok111188]

I owned this for a year before getting the G87 M2 and this is an awesome car. I wish they would give you an option of the 6 speed manual. Disclaimer: I have the 8 speed auto ZF in the M2. I've owned 16 years of cars with manual transmissions and I wanted a daily without clutching thru traffic for once. The ZF is too good in the M2.

[@speeddemon311]

DCT is what it should have instead of a run of the mill ZF8! Fast shifting but boring!!

[@jdbsoccer100]

Just bought a used 2022 m240i in IL. Great car so far!

[@devthethi3161]

Great video!!!

[@dnice362]

This is absolutely fantastic

[@nickbrunisch3101]

I have the 2022 m240i and it puts a smile on my face every day I drive it. Sooo much fun.

[@jpman9795]

Me too. I got the 2022 model because I hate the front end on the 2023-present BMW's. Looks like a freaking beaver's front teeth.

[@HaloDude557]

@@jpman9795 the m4 gt4 has a bar in the middle of the grille which looks ok but yea I hear you for all the other trims

[@carljohnson7]

I wonder how long it’s going to take order one, they have one at my dealership without the parking assistance package

[@morsinimicis3930]

Love my 24’ Melbourne Red M240’. Perfect for weekends out with my wife, very comfortable, great technology, and honestly too much power for most roads. I added the MPE at the port and it sounds great too! Two big thumbs up!

[@kjd7647]

Damn congrats that’s the best spec red m240i such a beauty super hard to find unless buying straight from factory

[@morsinimicis3930]

Yup, I spec’d it from the factory. I noticed it’s no longer offered on the 2024 model year. Replaced by Vegas Red for the 25’.

[@speeddemon311]

Better be on some pretty smooth roads in order to keep it in sport mode, or it's a rough ride!!

[@wingedhussar5528]

0 to 60 is quicker than that I'm at around 4 without launch control and that is with a set of 18in wheels, with winter tires. Can't wait to throw the 19s with the summer Michelins back on, should make the take off a little quicker.

[@juventusca78]

Got mine 3 weeks ago , different ball game indeed …I’m leaving the dream lol

[@dwnshft]

Glad to hear it 😎💯

[@BLXDE_0]

You can only get x drive in Canada

[@thegarbear05]

I love mine but needs cooled seats also they should have just keep the things they removed

[@mrcturbo]

You have to try it with pure 800 and mhd 😅. Just brutal

[@wackit6756]

LOL. Dude…at 6:02 when you fold down the rear arm rest, there’s a (blanket)? In the trunk that looks like a giant face, nose and mouth! 😂

[@wew5499]

It does. I was like wtfff

[@ryanb8736]

Skis.

[@Tony_Zagoraios]

Waiting mine during the next month, same specs!! Already waiting 6.5 months!!

[@dwnshft]

Yeesh that’s a long time!

[@carljohnson7]

@@dwnshftdamn really, thought about ordering one?

[@Tony_Zagoraios]

8months mate!!@@speeddemon311

[@stevehs4287]

I waited almost 12 months and it was worth the wait . I’ve owned BMWs for the last 15 years , everything from 335i, E90 M3 and F80 M3 and this car is the perfect blend of performance and comfort for a daily car.

[@shiugen676]

Crazy im in europe and took 3 months

[@shinymike4301]

Great review, all true, it is a splendid car, I have '22. Maybe in future videos you can just leave off the...ehh...music.

[@deeluo2065]

Why does the side-view look like challenger? 😂

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

Wish they'd make a "Clown shoe" version of the M240i.

[@RayTeggie-er7pb]

Err no

[@bmw3842]

Next time do a audio review !

[@anthonyferrara2222]

I’d like BMW to add gauges for oil pressure, oil temp, water temp and alternator. Idiot lights don’t cut it.

[@bmw3842]

They also took away the M Logo seats with the illuminated M logo

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

Can the rod bearings last 30,000 km ?

[@sunny71169]

No, BMW engineered tha engine so that the rod bearings fail at 25km, the big ends of the rods themselves break at 20,000 Km, the camshafts crack at 18,000km, and the entire valve train self distructs at 15,000 KM. BMW knows that most people who buy the the cars are stupid and spend tens of thosands of Euros on cars that do not last. Next question, genius?

[@ababbington1]

The Mustang is really a class below this car in every department. The BMW is faster,better built, more reliable and doesn’t want to throw you into trees/ditches every time you put your foot down. For fairness I think the mustang looks good though 😊🇬🇧

[@Tain950]

This is a very different car than the rear wheel drive Mustang. I would say that the M240i entered a market that the Nissan GTR has been sitting in by itself for a long time. Do to being a 4WD Sports car with crazy Tunning potential. Coming in around 3,876lb the M240i is also deceivingly heavy like the GTR R35 which comes in around 3,865 to 3,933 on Google.

[@TheMynig]

It’s not faster than the new Mustang at least not the 10spd maybe faster than the 24 but not the 18-23

[@HaloDude557]

The mustang would be a lot more fun but the bmw is a better daily driver and definitely better on a track compared with the cheaper mustangs.

[@bonusyes]

Did you enjoy this over your M340?

[@dwnshft]

It’s a slightly better sports car but my m340 is a much better daily so I’m happy

[@Deenineninenine]

282 Hp what a joke

[@rjtxhellacute]

For a small car it’s not that mad

[@Gree543]

382 lol

[@alexharrison7921]

It's about 384 i think.

[@wingedhussar5528]

Its over 400hp at the crank. Does 0 to 60 in about 3.6.