BMW F22 M240i Or F87 M2? Which One Is Right For You? 

Here in the UK, there’s a premium of up to £10k for a N55 M2 over an M240i, for my use I couldn’t justify an M2. Perhaps one day, but I added a torsen (quaife) LSD and widened the front and rear tracks with lower offset wheels and the car’s handling has changed quite a lot. It rolls much less and is far more stable both at high speeds and hard cornering. It also seems to rotate a lot more on the throttle and will get into that oversteer position with virtually no understeer to the point that I no longer feel the car needs lower control arms. Wider front track has also improved steering feel, weighting and feedback dramatically. I consider myself more of an enthusiast and the M2/M2 Comp is an aspirational car for me still but at this point neither of them will offer me anything my M240i comp can’t, they’ll just do it in a more aggressive and better looking package. If you’re willing to put some money into handling mods the M240i will deliver. It’s no M2 but I like it’s understated smooth character, it has a classic bmw personality all of its own while I feel the M2 range represents the very best of M. I do think however that if my car wasn’t a manual I’d feel too isolated from the driving experience, where’s the DCT keeps you connected. Otherwise you really can’t go wrong. Sorry for the essay, another great video SCT!

I wish they put the b58 in the OG M2 🥲

Worked at a BMW dealer for couple months before I relocated to Missouri, and just got my 2018 M240i xDrive couple days ago and I am absolutely loving every second of it!

I’ve been so curious about this matchup. Thanks for the breakdown!

Really great content. Been on the fence for months now but this definitely helped me decide to go down the M2 route

I just bought my 2020 m240i and loving it. Im now preparing for my mods. I chose m240i because its AWD, winter weather here in Canada are tough on winter. My first car was dodge challenger rt and its RWD, its not really good in winter😂, its going sideways. M2 was really cool, more power and look really cool RWD and more expensive. Im good with my am240i loved it.

I recently traded (March 2021) my 2017 M240i X for 2018 M2 LCI I loved my M240 but the M2 is a different level car. LBB 6spd MPE Thanks for your videos Your knowledge and insight was a big reason for my purchase

I really wanted an M2, but ended up getting an M240i xdrive. As someone that doesn’t track my car, the M240 was the more logical choice. Cheaper, more tuning potential with the B58, and a more comfortable all around daily driver. If I tracked my car or lived somewhere with no snow, I’d have gone with the M2. But, throw a tune and exhaust on the M240i and it’ll be just as nice as an M2 on most back roads.

Nice video man!

I have a 240i. Handling leaves some to be desired but the b58 is great. It's my daily but I hit the canyons a few times a month with it. With just a JB4 + downpipe I basically walk away from my buddy's 5.0. Although I'd love to trade up to an f80 or m2c in the next 2 years.

Awesome video! Please make a f30 340i vs g20 M340 video

I never considered the m2, just purchased an lci 2018 M240i X-Drive, due to having snowy winters and bad roads, the suspension in comfort mode is excellent and b58 made the choice for me

When looking to buy an M240i in 2017, it was almost impossible to find one with a manual sitting on a dealer's lot. However, the $10k more M2's almost all had the manual. However, at the time, dealers were adding an additional $10-15k premium on the M2, so I ended up with a M240i (a manual was finally found after about a month of searching). It has been a true joy to drive... About a year ago, stopped to test drive an M2 Comp and the engine was clearly a step above my M240i's, but little else about the car was so special to persuade me to trade in the M240i. That being said, the sport suspension on the M240i is wanting. It tends to loose traction on hard, bumpy road acceleration and that wasn't apparent when testing the M2 Comp, so the analysis that if you want to track the car, that might be reason enough to get the M2 (that, and the beefed up suspension, limited slip drive, and extra brakes; all unnecessary on the road)

Great info

Great Comparison, thank you! 👍🏽🙂

Hey bro, love your vids. I used to watch your 335i vids, now I'm selling my own and I'm trying to decide what to go for next, and here we are 😂.

The M2 has the N55B30T0. S55's internals and oil pump, pan, etc. Levels above the other N55 variants.

Great review the m240 for me 👍

Great video

Very well done video

I have driven both extensively and I think that the OG M2 is easier to drive fast on a twisty road or track straight out of the box. In my experience, I have to work a lot harder in the M240i but the cornering speeds are actually pretty similar, if the M240i has good tires. Also, a tuned B58 could claw back any handling deficiencies on the straights, even if the N55 was tuned. Simply Car Things can attest to how fast I am in the M240i. A tuned M2 Competition is a different story.

Hi I just watched you catless DP vid for your M235i and Ik it was a while ago but I’m planning to do the exact same mod and was wondering if you ran into any CELs when doing it? Thanks, found your series ever since I got my own 235i and you’ve essentially mapped out my cars future

Head says M240i heart says M2 love them both Omar great video as always Bro 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

about 3 months ago I purchased a 2018 F26 X4M40i I was so excited to be in a B58 World. with some riserch I ran in to this channel, I learned that my x4 still came with the latest N55 that Puts 355hp I’m wondering if it’s a Detuned engine from Early M2?

Great video, in terms of M2 comp vs m240i, M2 comp is a better buy. Lets see what new gen M2 has to offer.. in terms of looks and size/weight this is gen M2 can't be matched tho..

It’s a tough one. Here in the UK the m240i pre owned can be had for like over 10 grand less than the M2, and the performance is so close!!

Why'd you choose not to include the M2 comp in the comparison? Price point?

Hello, want some opinions here. Would you buy the G20 330i or F22 M240i? For the same price I can get a 60k mile M240i or a 30k mile 330i. Thanks!

Hey guys does anyone know what insurance is like with these two

sounds to me you can go wrong either way, just get the one the suits you better. you did forget one thing though, you can get a drop top 240.

Engine and drive train, M240i no doubt about it, looks and handling, OG M2.

The m240i is a superb bmw car. I think the best “non” bmw for its price is the m340i

might be what I replace my 335IS with .. but not real soon.. :-)

The m140 is where it's at :)

An M2 starts conversations with car and non car peoole. Friend had an m235i, thought M2s a waste. Gave him a drive in my car, within seconds he said 'yeh this is different'

240 all the way

335i n54 engine tuning capabilities are endless... I've seen these cars run over 1k whp.

Without LSD, you can't drift in the M240i.

thats cool and all but neither of these can keep up with my 335i MHD flame tuned :) try to keep up with me in the canyons and in a roll race ;) put money on it, maybe race for pinks ;) thanks ok

240!!! B58!!! 6spd!!! No n55 for me

BMW sucks ass. Get a AMG or RS.

There is nothing more annoying than watching a utuber beg ppl to subscribe..... its sounds lame bro u should quit doing that really smh