It really makes me mad that they made the 2-Series that ugly! It seems to be a very good handling car with an awesome engine. But I wouldn't buy one just because of the looks.
@@shoe3kfacts, literally the only people saying the m240 looks better are g42 and F87 owners. G42 is a nice car, I traded mine for a G87. In the year I had it, I literally got 1 compliment on it. Damn near every time I’m out in my M2, I get nothing but thumbs ups and compliments. The amount of attention the M2 gets compared to the m240 is night and day, not even close.
The 240i with a inexpensive minor tune is a banger and the interior looks better, also you can save so much money by not going for the M2, great value for money.
@@rubberduck3788in the Netherlands any software modification is instant denial of warranty and bmw told me that they can see the logs and the values are off. You could argue a not working window but any engine warranty is gone.
@@Chris-jt4uxright. And nightmare to insure too. M will also hold its value better. Not knocking the M lite but if you want the performance, there’s no substitute for the real deal.
been waiting for this video since they M2 came out. I'm glad i pulled the trigger on the M240. i think this video proves that if you are just a normal driving person that likes to go fast... get the M240. less harsh of the ride, $10-15k savings, and full potential to tune this faster than an M2.
One thing not mentioned this M240 has besides a catback exhaust and eventuri intake is it also has a catless down pipe which definitely helps with the performance even with the piggyback turned off. Would be nice if Matt was able to get a bone stock M240 to race against this bone stock M2
@@DMCarReviewsit absolutely does help even without a tune. Allows for a faster turbo spool and higher bhp top end. Adds about 15/18bhp. With a tune it could be 40/50bhp…
@@carcosaterp3393Dude, bare bone stock the m240i does a consistent 3.8 compared to the m2’s 4.1 and best case your m240i will be hitting 3.6. Also, if you were to tune both cars the m240i would dominate it. The reason why the m2 catches up on the quarter is because the m240i is hard limited to 155 mph. Whereas, the m2 isn’t and does 175. Thus, it can pull harder closer to top end. The m2 is trash and all m240i owners know that the m240i shits on it.
I’m watching these drag races for a few years now, and it struck me only today how much can happen in proximity of 11 seconds. 30 seconds worth of happening! Through the power of editing of course…
@@Beastnappy by that logic, do you think people is gonna treat a public road like a circuit “little man”? Most people on the road do roll races. Your comment is useless, unless people have the time and money to constantly compete on a track.
The M240/340 and even 550 are sooooo good. You could just get a CPO with low miles, and really be very content without a full M. Considering how much better it is to daily, which is what most people do.
I got an F32 440i. Did a decat downpipe, has the MPPSK exhaust, did intake, got a stage 2 tune. Now it will walk away from stock M4s. And for 2/3 of the price of an F82. Allows me to save up for an R8 or M5 for my next car while not really giving up much in terms of performance. And sounds nice. Handling wise and interior wise it's no M4 though unfortunately.
those Dutch lads did the M3 vs RaceChip M430i and came to a similar conclusion. Personally though I've got a G21 M340i and that too fast in standard trim as it is. Give more power and you'd just have to use it (and likely lose the driving licence).
The AUTOID M240i is also xDrive I think some people are missing that fact (and not stock). For the stock M2 to keep up with that off the line is impressive. Of course the M2 will win the rolling race because of the S58.
Bye, bye, warranty. I doubt there is a replacement guarantee from the manufacturer of that little tuning box. But you can have some if you go to some established BMW tuners like AC Schnitzer.
@@exoroxxyk most people don’t have warranty in there car? Im sure anyone who can buy this car for $50K+ will have no problem repairing these with actual cost. Sometimes stock is boring so we go a little bit big. To make it look cool.
As much as I enjoy seeing beemers racing, it’s always more fun watching a BMW compete with other brands. Please Matt, more videos with different makes in similar category. Thanks!
Having upgraded to a G87 from a G42 6months ago, I can confirm straight line acceleration is such a small part of the upside. There’s daylight between the two in terms of the driving experience and fun factor. The M2 is in a different league.
Cars with the S55 engine in stock form beg to differ. I'm looking for a 6MT F80 M3 and I'll be keeping the valves closed until I slap on some equal length mid pipes at minimum because from the factory those cars sound like hot farting garbage. My bone stock E30 325i, on the other hand, definitely sounds glorious.
@@Chris-qu7fj Yeah, a facelift M2 has the same power as a pre-facelift M3, manual model, pure logic. Do you find it hard to navigate through life when you are this dumb?
The M2 clutch is grabby and awful. I test drove one before I bought a 240ix. I traded in a 2020 911 turbo , thats how good the 240ix is. More manners than the 911 , and just a way more enjoyable ride. The M2 felt too wide somehow and you definitely will need an aftermarket clutch or the auto and I love manuals.
M240i with tuning box it is then. Having the 4 wheel drive for the UK weather and roads and £15k still in your back pocket makes it a no brainer. Looks better too. 😎
@@blademanx any car can go bang being a simple map on it won’t make really that much of a difference, it’s not like it’s a massive amount of power being added
Buy a cars with worse depreciation, ruin the reliabilty and resale value to initially save 15k. And ultimately still end up with much worse car. Big brain moves.
@@MuppetsSh0w the box can be removed and the stock exhaust put back on for re sale, most m2 owner won’t have it long enough to see it go back up on value it’s a new car you losing out on money the second you buy it 😂
B58 all day long, not only does it sound better, but its SO close in stock power, and a simple stage 1 will take it up to and in some cases above the S58 (on M340/M440i - M3/M4 models too). Plus the powerband of it is far superior compared to the S58 so you can have a much better daily. Not to mention the efficiency and reliability of it is incredible.
Matt, would it be an idea to also include 0-60 times in these drag races? Quarter mile time is interesting but a less well known and telling metric imo… car manufacturers also generally do not report on quarter mile so cannot compare it to their “claimed” figures. Open for this feedback? Thanks mate, love carwow ❤
@@oceandrive7283 same with quarter mile then right? Given that they usually do 3 launches it should give a pretty good real world figure to compare to the factory number. Especially with automatic cars.
Make sure you get M240i with the Pro Pack. It gives you “Sprint” mode that activates with left paddle giving you instant sport settings. It’ll revert back to previous setting of eco or comfort later, when you driving slows right down. Very handy for quick bursts without having to look for sport button.
I have a 2017 m240 , since new. 32,000 miles now. Super car. I believe it is faster than both of these cars here, weighing 1550 kg its lighter , had its bhp checked out on a rolling road , 369 bhp , much more than the 335 stated. Great car.
carwow would you be able to start posting the speeds that the cars the reach once they cross finish line 🙏🏻 i feel like it could add more to an already well made production
Was waiting for this upload, the guys from AutoIt really did a fantastic job on fitting the carbon accessories on the m240i, in my personal opion I prefer the m240i compared to the m2.... even if the m240i was stock.
Great comparison between two incredible machines! Both the M2 and M240i showcased their strengths on the straight line. Kudos to the drivers for pushing these cars to their limits. Really highlights the nuances between the models. Exciting race all the way to the finish line! Surprised how much the ECU tune helped the M240i. 🚗💨
Yeah you can compare the depreciation in a couple of years and think about that comment again;) Especially, if you get a manual gear box for the M2, they will hold their value very well for sure.
I used to own a 2018 M240i. My favorite car ever ❤ Super nimble on the road and very peppy! I now have a 2022 M440i that’s pretty sweet too. I prefer them more than the full M cars.
@@Spud_E_Buddy i got alpine white exterior and red leather interior. My wife loves the white color so I went for it. But truthfully, i think darker colors look better on this car. I might later wrap the car with frozen black color.
That's super awesome that we have the same color combination. The rear end of this 240i grows on me a lot since i purchased the car this Jan. I think it looks very sporty overall with the updated interior design, man. it's good life, lol.
@@ToneysReviews it probably faster than most Rwd cars off the line. Still wouldn’t wouldn’t make me buy a 4wd auto. Personally like my sports cars lightweight rwd and manual.
There was once a time i understood bmws model hierarchy, with 1,3, and 5 designations and m versions. "2 series" are absolutely enormous. Not too long ago the 5 series was this size. I love when cars get bigger, heavier, and fitted with smaller engines. They do still look good tho.
I actually did a rolling race in my F22 M240i with an XM and it was quite impressive. I would pull away at the start, but as it picked up speed, it would come past me. Keep in mind this was a stock 240i so I’m pushing around 340hp…
This is an unfair test by not using a completely stock m240i. With those mods it’s pushing over 400hp. It’s a pointless drag race if both cars are not completely stock.
Not just the performance..it's about being in the M-car club. I own a 2023 RS5, that's definitely a brotherhood. We always flash lights or thumbs up when we see another RS out in the wild.
Hey Matt, love your stuff. Could you please, if possible, estimate the number of metres when you make an emergency stop? I'd find that extremely interesting as well
The previous 2 series looked like a cute economy version of the 3 series this new one looks more like an actual sports car. Definitely better than the last one
You can do a stage 2 tune with Lichfield which will give you same power for around £2500 that also includes exhaust as well. I think they are quoting around 450hp on stage 2.
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Is it just me or does the M240i actually look way better than the M2?
This one is slightly modified. But normally I prefere the M2 by a lot.
I like the rear so much more
Definitely agree
Way better
@@v.s.727 Lol the front of the M2 looks shite
putting both of them side by side I realized how much prettier the previous 2-series was ;(
It really makes me mad that they made the 2-Series that ugly!
It seems to be a very good handling car with an awesome engine. But I wouldn't buy one just because of the looks.
Yep
Definitely, this is one ugly-ass drag race
Facts
it looks glorious
Not much of a BMW fan, but I must thank them for proving straight-six engines are perfectly reasonable for modern cars.
What are you even saying?
I'd rather be driving Yugo, then BMW.
@@duffydon1741 i6 is gud
@@Vm94-p7u yugo?
@@Vm94-p7u no worries, you’re not a top G!
That b58 is really a piece of art!😍
No it’s just the awd lol
The S58 is better
Torque range actually more usable with B58 @@tesonixs3320
especially with that cold air intake and tune
@@tesonixs3320the S58 is a B58 with more forged internals…
Realistically the M240 is all anyone ever needs, with a tune it'd be just as quick as the M2 and it has the bonus of looking a whole lot better too.
its just as quick without a tune. top end, which no one needs, is where it gets you. 10k more for an uglier front end and tragic back
@@shoe3kfacts, literally the only people saying the m240 looks better are g42 and F87 owners. G42 is a nice car, I traded mine for a G87. In the year I had it, I literally got 1 compliment on it. Damn near every time I’m out in my M2, I get nothing but thumbs ups and compliments. The amount of attention the M2 gets compared to the m240 is night and day, not even close.
@@shoe3kjust a retarded thing to say
@@carcosaterp3393what’s your point? Seems like you buy cars based off which one draws most attention. Is your m2 pink?
you know nothing about cars
That m240i with the JB4 box is an insane combo. The way it launched at the end with the tuning box on is crazy
Eventuri air filter,aftermarket exhaust...
@@batuhan4002lol those do barely any difference chill
@@batuhan4002they do nothing with stock tune, and jb4 is the worst piggy back you can have for the m240 lol
@@batuhan4002what about modded Racing Tyre on it?
Awd vs Rwd no brainer
I think it would be very interesting how M3 v M340i and M4 v M440i would perform. Maybe in future videos.
i just wanna see a drag race between 23 m340i vs 23 supra lol
@@nothingspecial4510too much cars + there's no that much huge wide space
The airstrip would take all 4 cars..
I totally vote for this idea...
Stock m3 runs low 11s even a high 10. M340i even with a tune will struggle against an xdrive m3
The 240i with a inexpensive minor tune is a banger and the interior looks better, also you can save so much money by not going for the M2, great value for money.
bye bye warranty
@@rubberduck3788in the Netherlands any software modification is instant denial of warranty and bmw told me that they can see the logs and the values are off. You could argue a not working window but any engine warranty is gone.
@@buraksarikaya9798 you're utterly clueless. welcome to the UK. Void.
@@Chris-jt4uxright. And nightmare to insure too. M will also hold its value better. Not knocking the M lite but if you want the performance, there’s no substitute for the real deal.
A car is more than straight line performance though.
been waiting for this video since they M2 came out. I'm glad i pulled the trigger on the M240.
i think this video proves that if you are just a normal driving person that likes to go fast... get the M240. less harsh of the ride, $10-15k savings, and full potential to tune this faster than an M2.
One thing not mentioned this M240 has besides a catback exhaust and eventuri intake is it also has a catless down pipe which definitely helps with the performance even with the piggyback turned off. Would be nice if Matt was able to get a bone stock M240 to race against this bone stock M2
It doesn't do anything without a tune. It's pushing stock times
@@DMCarReviews catless down pipe doesn’t do anything without a tune? Lol wut?
@@carcosaterp3393 Not really! It's running around stock times, even slower...
@@DMCarReviewsit absolutely does help even without a tune. Allows for a faster turbo spool and higher bhp top end. Adds about 15/18bhp. With a tune it could be 40/50bhp…
@@carcosaterp3393Dude, bare bone stock the m240i does a consistent 3.8 compared to the m2’s 4.1 and best case your m240i will be hitting 3.6.
Also, if you were to tune both cars the m240i would dominate it. The reason why the m2 catches up on the quarter is because the m240i is hard limited to 155 mph. Whereas, the m2 isn’t and does 175. Thus, it can pull harder closer to top end.
The m2 is trash and all m240i owners know that the m240i shits on it.
Not sure what to think, but the M240i looks a bit better than the M2
"a bit" 😂
It's a no brainer ,
For the UK the 240i is way more useable & 20k cheaper😮
You're right
@@pauldavies7251 240i will have the wobbly soft suspension for daily
Quickest is the person unfortunate enough to see BMW's design running to the bathroom to throw up
Damn the B58 with that exhaust sounds absolutely sweet.
Freakin symphony of angels singing that turbo 6 is 🙏🏻
I’m watching these drag races for a few years now, and it struck me only today how much can happen in proximity of 11 seconds. 30 seconds worth of happening! Through the power of editing of course…
Holy shit
So the M240 is quicker 0-60, identical 1/4 mile, costs £16k less and can launch over and over again. M Light? M Killer I think.
You gotta point
The 16k more is basically the extra hp but u might as well get the 240 and tune it to get more hp for less then the price of the m2
Okay, now talk about the track performance.
There's a m240i on a stock block making 1500 whp horsepower
@jtaylor2563 seriously?? 👀
I have a ACS tuned M240i and it’s bloody rapid off the line!
I must get around to trying launch control though 🙈
Moral of the story, get a m240i tune and downpipe and save 20k
It's not all about straight line speed......... little man.
@@Beastnappyu can spend 10k making it go around corners better the m2. After all it's already lighter.
Stick a tune and a down pipe on the M2 and you be handing out train lengths
@@mathewm3073so agree with this
@@Beastnappy by that logic, do you think people is gonna treat a public road like a circuit “little man”?
Most people on the road do roll races. Your comment is useless, unless people have the time and money to constantly compete on a track.
Tuned M240i with aftermarket exhaust is dope.
Yep. Same goes with BMW 1 Concept Series Tii.
Warranty out the window. Your correct that it would sound great but your gonna need that warranty
@@Quattro_Joewho gives a shit
@@Quattro_Joe JB4 is removable and service center will never know
Tuned M2 would be awesome as well. So much potential for the b58 ans s58 engines
2 drag races this week already. CARWOW IS ON A ROLL!!!🎉🎉
3 btw, that one, the vipera and the 911 vs huracan.
@@danielgrozdanov8905next hopefully we have:
L.A. Tec Silvia GT300 vs Viper GTS 2002 vs Mazda RX-7 500BHP?
Money money moneyyyyy 💰 💰 💰
3 drag races 👌
I love that M240i in Black. It looks so much better from any angle. Even the front bumper looks better than M2. I would deffo take that.
Thanks for this, been waiting for an M2 vs. M240i comparison !!!
only if the 240 was stock
@@curseflame7476 Actually, more thank likely with aftermarket parts and no tune, it probably made slightly less power in the first races
@@GuhbsBeats how would that make sense, an intake intercooler, full exhaust means lighter car and more power
The M240/340 and even 550 are sooooo good. You could just get a CPO with low miles, and really be very content without a full M. Considering how much better it is to daily, which is what most people do.
I got a f22 240i in 2018 with 3k miles for £26k. Absolute steal, however I would still take an f87 M2comp over it 😂
I got an F32 440i. Did a decat downpipe, has the MPPSK exhaust, did intake, got a stage 2 tune. Now it will walk away from stock M4s. And for 2/3 of the price of an F82.
Allows me to save up for an R8 or M5 for my next car while not really giving up much in terms of performance. And sounds nice.
Handling wise and interior wise it's no M4 though unfortunately.
@@marked_onethe F32 440i has more software warranties.
those Dutch lads did the M3 vs RaceChip M430i and came to a similar conclusion.
Personally though I've got a G21 M340i and that too fast in standard trim as it is. Give more power and you'd just have to use it (and likely lose the driving licence).
Yes. Last 30 years always the biggest 1/2, 3/4 and 5 series under the M with M package..... ❤
The AUTOID M240i is also xDrive I think some people are missing that fact (and not stock). For the stock M2 to keep up with that off the line is impressive. Of course the M2 will win the rolling race because of the S58.
For 600 bucks that tune is bloody worth it. Its not expensive. Even worth spending extra 400 or 500 doesn't matter power is insane
Bye, bye, warranty. I doubt there is a replacement guarantee from the manufacturer of that little tuning box. But you can have some if you go to some established BMW tuners like AC Schnitzer.
@@exoroxxyk most people don’t have warranty in there car? Im sure anyone who can buy this car for $50K+ will have no problem repairing these with actual cost. Sometimes stock is boring so we go a little bit big. To make it look cool.
@@amxlopez8082best thing about the tune is because its a piggy back you remove it with no trace and you can now make a warranty claim
As much as I enjoy seeing beemers racing, it’s always more fun watching a BMW compete with other brands. Please Matt, more videos with different makes in similar category. Thanks!
The way the M240i just lowers the back as it engages launch control. Wow!
The exhaust sounds better on the 240i at least while it's accelerating, whoever customised the 240i did a good job
That M240i is pretty awesome. Especially for the price!
Carwow should try totally similar cars to actually see how other drivers at carwow compete with Mat Watson
Yep. Like FIA WTCR spec cars?
Or just swap cars for the same number of runs.
Like in science class, the cars remain as constant but the drivers are the variables.
I have asked for this so many times, for example maybe most of the cars Yianni drives are actually faster than Mat's but we'd never know..
In 3-5 years everyone’s gonna be wanting these new 2 series lol
hey. I already bought my 240i 2023 this January.
Literally waiting for the m2 to depreciate a bit. I will but it in 1-2 years😂
Riding with my 2.0 Accord until that depreciation curve hit and I could snag one up. Hopefully interest rates get better too 😂
Having upgraded to a G87 from a G42 6months ago, I can confirm straight line acceleration is such a small part of the upside. There’s daylight between the two in terms of the driving experience and fun factor. The M2 is in a different league.
Yanni and Sam are definitely my two favourite guests who join in on these videos
Agree.
Nick is pretty entertaining too
The BMW straight six sounds so glorious, always has been 😊
Cars with the S55 engine in stock form beg to differ. I'm looking for a 6MT F80 M3 and I'll be keeping the valves closed until I slap on some equal length mid pipes at minimum because from the factory those cars sound like hot farting garbage. My bone stock E30 325i, on the other hand, definitely sounds glorious.
A glimpse of what a 4wd m2 could be (if it lost a little bit of weight too). That 240i is great value
Very unlikely, don't think BMW is gonna make an M2 that is faster than their own M3, would rob sale.
Take in mind this one is also modded by Autoid. Its not normal at all
@@jkliao6486the new m2 has the same power as the m3 now🙈
@@Chris-qu7fj Yeah, a facelift M2 has the same power as a pre-facelift M3, manual model, pure logic. Do you find it hard to navigate through life when you are this dumb?
The way that M240i squats before it launches is really nice.
The only reason I would even think about the M2 would be for the manual. Too bad they don’t offer it on the 240…
I had a 2022 240 and lost it to a flood. Now am waiting for a manual m2. If only the 240 had a manual version, it would be the perfect car!!
The M2 clutch is grabby and awful.
I test drove one before I bought a 240ix. I traded in a 2020 911 turbo , thats how good the 240ix is. More manners than the 911 , and just a way more enjoyable ride.
The M2 felt too wide somehow and you definitely will need an aftermarket clutch or the auto and I love manuals.
M240i with tuning box it is then. Having the 4 wheel drive for the UK weather and roads and £15k still in your back pocket makes it a no brainer. Looks better too. 😎
When it goes bang 15k is what youll need
@@blademanx any car can go bang being a simple map on it won’t make really that much of a difference, it’s not like it’s a massive amount of power being added
Buy a cars with worse depreciation, ruin the reliabilty and resale value to initially save 15k. And ultimately still end up with much worse car. Big brain moves.
Combined with the magic that is the B58, it's the choice. But I choose the M340i because I like my sedans more than my coupés.
@@MuppetsSh0w the box can be removed and the stock exhaust put back on for re sale, most m2 owner won’t have it long enough to see it go back up on value it’s a new car you losing out on money the second you buy it 😂
B58 all day long, not only does it sound better, but its SO close in stock power, and a simple stage 1 will take it up to and in some cases above the S58 (on M340/M440i - M3/M4 models too). Plus the powerband of it is far superior compared to the S58 so you can have a much better daily. Not to mention the efficiency and reliability of it is incredible.
Matt, would it be an idea to also include 0-60 times in these drag races? Quarter mile time is interesting but a less well known and telling metric imo… car manufacturers also generally do not report on quarter mile so cannot compare it to their “claimed” figures. Open for this feedback? Thanks mate, love carwow ❤
Great suggestion 👍👍
Great suggestion. I don't know why they don't say it.
Great idea 👍🏻
0-60 is not a good measure- varies massively with the same car on just how it's launched. 30-70mph tells you much, much more.
@@oceandrive7283 same with quarter mile then right? Given that they usually do 3 launches it should give a pretty good real world figure to compare to the factory number. Especially with automatic cars.
Milltek is the best choice! I have one on my 2000 XKR and it gives me goosebumps everyday! So on point.
Make sure you get M240i with the Pro Pack. It gives you “Sprint” mode that activates with left paddle giving you instant sport settings. It’ll revert back to previous setting of eco or comfort later, when you driving slows right down. Very handy for quick bursts without having to look for sport button.
I think all M lites do this right? I've had an M340i for 6 months and forgot to try this.
@@biddyboy1570 Only with Pro Pack add-on
@@britishagentAll have it in Canada. Prob in US too.
The sound on the b58 💯
That "aaaamm" from Sam was so real I laugh so hard 😂
Awesome video! Been waiting a while for this exact matchup. Really happy with my M240i as well. Lol.
I have a 2017 m240 , since new. 32,000 miles now. Super car. I believe it is faster than both of these cars here, weighing 1550 kg its lighter , had its bhp checked out on a rolling road , 369 bhp , much more than the 335 stated. Great car.
A lot of bang for your buck with thw M240i x-drive. That thing is quick!!
So glad i got the m240 over the. M2.
carwow would you be able to start posting the speeds that the cars the reach once they cross finish line 🙏🏻 i feel like it could add more to an already well made production
Was waiting for this upload, the guys from AutoIt really did a fantastic job on fitting the carbon accessories on the m240i, in my personal opion I prefer the m240i compared to the m2.... even if the m240i was stock.
Agree. The F40 and F12 Berlinetta also awesome.
You gotta LOVE a good tuner on a modern turbo motor. Night and day difference.
M2 lite looks beautiful than the real M2 real
Glad to see you finally got yourself a real watch Mat. An IWC Ingenieur as I think to see. 👏
I needed to zoom in to check haha but yeah that's definitely not the galaxy watch haha
Nice to see how these two compare. This video has definitely sold me on the Milltek for mine.
That tuning box goes hard! Love to see some interesting twist on a video that I thought was a foregone conclusion.
Great comparison between two incredible machines! Both the M2 and M240i showcased their strengths on the straight line. Kudos to the drivers for pushing these cars to their limits. Really highlights the nuances between the models. Exciting race all the way to the finish line! Surprised how much the ECU tune helped the M240i. 🚗💨
I once thought Mat would not take the faster car💀
Agree. I also thought Matt drove a Mini Cooper S.
he takes the coolest one
That M240i looks fantastic
Even if I had an unlimited budget, I'd still go for the m240i
The b58 sounds so much better. S58 sounds better after very expensive upgrades
Tell me you’ve never driven an M car without telling me you’ve never driven an M car
@@PapiAndrey actually, my best friend owns an F10 BMW M5 tuned to 650bhp and I get to drive it regularly. What is your point?
@@michaelmazani sure you do. that's like saying my friend is a pilot and lets me fly his plane.
If I had an unlimited budget I wouldn’t be buying any 2 series 😂
I love it! This is the video I’ve been waiting for thanks Matt @ CarWow
Drag race starts at 2:37
That exhaust on the M240i sounds incredible!
As incredible as even the Nismo 270R?
@@purwantiallan5089nobody cares, B58 KING
Spoiler : BMW win
Proof or it didn't happen
That 240i in black looks awesome 😎🔥🔥❤️🔥
A drag race between evo and sti generations would be great
M240i looks better than m2
The cost difference between the two could not be explained with the performance results!
Agree.
Performance is more than these little straight line races.
@@nighthawk0077True, time attack on a short track makes more sense. But just perfomance wise, it does prove a point.
Yeah you can compare the depreciation in a couple of years and think about that comment again;)
Especially, if you get a manual gear box for the M2, they will hold their value very well for sure.
@@mkm6073So you buy a car planning to sell it?
Race starts at 2:40
Much appreciated!🤙👍
How appropriate :)
Thanks.
Mite as well save some money and buy the m240i do to it being so close to the m2 and actually able to put that power to the ground. Both great cars!
I used to own a 2018 M240i. My favorite car ever ❤ Super nimble on the road and very peppy! I now have a 2022 M440i that’s pretty sweet too. I prefer them more than the full M cars.
I own M240i 2023 and agree wholeheartedly.
@@yujie1973 Sweet!! That’s what I was looking for originally, but couldn’t find the color combo that I wanted. What color combo did you get?
@@Spud_E_Buddy i got alpine white exterior and red leather interior. My wife loves the white color so I went for it. But truthfully, i think darker colors look better on this car. I might later wrap the car with frozen black color.
@@yujie1973 Awesome! That’s what I had for my 2018 model. I miss that car, lol
That's super awesome that we have the same color combination. The rear end of this 240i grows on me a lot since i purchased the car this Jan. I think it looks very sporty overall with the updated interior design, man. it's good life, lol.
I actually like the 240i better than the m2
That B58 sounds awesome 👍
As awesome as even BMW M1.
Not in stock form.
@@lloyd.8272 It wouldn't matter, the m240i is much faster than the m2 off the line even when stock
@@ToneysReviews it probably faster than most Rwd cars off the line. Still wouldn’t wouldn’t make me buy a 4wd auto.
Personally like my sports cars lightweight rwd and manual.
Please keep on with the back to back drag races
Agree. Next hopefully we could have:
Daishin Silvia vs Ogura Rotary Racing RX-7 GT300 vs TVR Griffith 500 vs Ford Shelby Mustang 1968.
The best looking M2 they have ever made by a long shot! 💯
There was once a time i understood bmws model hierarchy, with 1,3, and 5 designations and m versions. "2 series" are absolutely enormous. Not too long ago the 5 series was this size. I love when cars get bigger, heavier, and fitted with smaller engines. They do still look good tho.
12 second drag race takes 35 seconds in this video 😂
I’ve been waiting for this drag race! Does this mean the m240i could take on an XM?
You're right. Just proves once again how much of a non M car the XM is.
From Motorsport to Markeging!
I actually did a rolling race in my F22 M240i with an XM and it was quite impressive. I would pull away at the start, but as it picked up speed, it would come past me. Keep in mind this was a stock 240i so I’m pushing around 340hp…
The XM is for the rich man's wife.. and im sure rappers like it too
The XM Label Red is quicker than M3
@@hassanger8128 Only in a straight line. As soon as a corner comes up the M3 will humiliate the XM.
Both really powerful and nice cars I hope to see a Ferrari sf90 straddle vs koenegsegg from you 😂😂🎉🎉
This is an unfair test by not using a completely stock m240i. With those mods it’s pushing over 400hp. It’s a pointless drag race if both cars are not completely stock.
Not just the performance..it's about being in the M-car club. I own a 2023 RS5, that's definitely a brotherhood. We always flash lights or thumbs up when we see another RS out in the wild.
Please can you do a drag race btw the GT63SE performance vs M5CS
No need m5 cs wins
Gt63se just eat dust
Would be cool to see a 4 car race between the f chassis and g chassis of both of theses cars. F87 comp of course
Well thats fit in the best.
G chassis will destroy F chassis. Not even a fair comparison.
@@yujie1973 of course not
Pound for pound that m240i is sexier and a bargain for the price compared to the M2 based on what you get
Pretty cool design the new 2 series, love it
That was great! M240 plus a piggy back tune for the win there for sure!
Hey Matt, love your stuff. Could you please, if possible, estimate the number of metres when you make an emergency stop? I'd find that extremely interesting as well
Why does the m240i look better than the m2😢
Because it’s not stock either externally or mechanically pop
The previous 2 series looked like a cute economy version of the 3 series this new one looks more like an actual sports car. Definitely better than the last one
That M240i🔥 damn sure looks sexier than the M2
Still very close. I truly love that 240
Matt cheating is horrible 😂😂😂
They really should have offered the M2 in xDrive, it’s really hard to beat an M240i xDrive for value!
I have a m340 and i love the width and extra stock power etc. however i price itself from m340 to m3 just doesn't justify it as much for me (IMO)
The B58 in the M240i is a masterpiece!
Lovely! The DCE Parts Downpipe with Milltek Catback Exhaust just sounds incredible!
This was, by FAR, the best episode on CARWOW…. Loved this… great RACE!!!!!
For me one of the most boring. Two BMWs, this video only shows how BMW prices are idiotic...
I have a JB4 with a custom tune on my Supra and the difference is drastic. It’s neat to see the difference on and off against a benchmark
I don't like the new shape of the 2 series, but the M240i looks hard
the zf8 in both of these cars do have clutches in them that engage the gears
You can do a stage 2 tune with Lichfield which will give you same power for around £2500 that also includes exhaust as well.
I think they are quoting around 450hp on stage 2.
2023 m240i x drive is gonna be my next beast. With 15k in mods. I see 0 to 60 less than 3 seconds.
240I is a steal 😂, I think we all can agree!