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BMW M240i F22

F22 / F232017–2021

B58 straight-six in the smallest BMW coupe — the M2 for people who read the price list.

10 reviewers · 16 videos · 3 hours watched

Generations
F222017–2021G422022–present
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.

across 10 reviewers

// where reviewers split
Value
6 say · liveable

"the m240i is pretty much as fast and will put as big of a smile on your face for much less money"

Throttle House · ▶ 12:58
1 say · critical

"I never justify has been 28% more expensive"

Drive.com.au · ▶ 14:57
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.5/510 of 10 reviewersstrong consensus

“turbocharged inline 6 that twists out an effortless 340 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque”

positive · Motoring TV · ▶ 2:17

“this has the b-58 engine... pumping out 335 horsepower 369 pounds of torque... it is a absolutely brilliant powerplant.”

positive · Throttle House · ▶ 2:34

“that engine pulls like a train. The torque low down means that it really gets going from right from the off and then it just has a beautifully linear power delivery all the way up to its 7000 rpm redline.”

positive · Inside Lane · ▶ 2:08
// 02

Handling

4.0/510 of 10 reviewersconsensus

“The perfect 50:50 weight distribution rock solid chassis an adaptive suspension combined to bring go-kart like handling”

positive · Motoring TV · ▶ 4:12

“you can feel the nimbleness of this car the size of it... it is a supremely balanced vehicle.”

positive · Throttle House · ▶ 5:01

“its short wheelbase and really precise steering gives it an agile feeling on the road it really darts from bed to bed and there's loads of grip”

positive · Inside Lane · ▶ 2:31
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/510 of 10 reviewersconsensus

“this m240 eye is a true driver's car it's incredibly quick it's got tenacious handling and it always manages to put a smile on your face”

positive · Motoring TV · ▶ 6:52

“this car wants to play it wants to play... it's such a fun car to drive even in xDrive format”

positive · Throttle House · ▶ 4:57

“the m240 is just a proper drivers cart you get a real sense of what's going on beneath you it's playful”

positive · Inside Lane · ▶ 3:10
// 04

Daily drivability

4.5/510 of 10 reviewersstrong consensus

“this car has upgraded suspension... you can feel that the suspension is buttery smooth... it works so well.”

positive · MDrives · ▶ 2:01

“it remains comfortable and cruising the highway few setups marry such divergent needs quite as well”

positive · Motoring TV · ▶ 5:16

“as a normal ordinary daily driver i'd say this is a far better car”

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 13:38
// 05

Value

4.0/59 of 10 reviewerssplit

“the m240i is pretty much as fast and will put as big of a smile on your face for much less money”

positive · Throttle House · ▶ 12:58

“they cost less, which is another win for M240. The parts are cheaper, the service is cheaper.”

positive · MDrives · ▶ 24:01

“that's a lot of car for not a lot of money”

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 10:27

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Atelierul de Detailing
Posted Jul 22, 2023Open on YouTube
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JayEmm on Cars
Posted Feb 22, 2021Open on YouTube
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Inside Lane
Posted Jan 31, 2020Open on YouTube
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EngineB58B30M0
Power335 hp
Torque369 lb-ft
TX6-speed manual or 8-speed ZF 8HP auto
Manual✓ available