Used 2017 BMW M240i Base for sale 

The 2017 M240i is offered in a single trim. The coupe gets features like 18-inch alloy wheels, an auto-dimming driver side, and rearview mirror, and a sunroof. You also get a rear spoiler, a race-spec exhaust, an adaptive suspension, a new set of brakes, and a universal garage door opener. The RWD variant is priced at $44,450, while the AWD comes at an added price-tag of $2,000.

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The true prowess of the car shines through in the RWD setup, which is quite apt and capable of cornering as well as sliding about. The car already includes most of the luxuries and interior accents. The Technology Package can be availed in case you wish for added features like 4G LTE connection and Navigation.

The BMW M240i coupe uses a 3-liter twinpower turbo inline 6 cylinder engine that churns out a solid 335 horsepower. The engine also delivers 369 lb-ft of torque. The power is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission, although an AWD is available as an option.

The car comes with the Track Handling Package, which adds an Adaptive M Suspension, variable sports steering, M Sport Brakes, Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, 18-inch wheel rims, and a lower body height.

The American rival of the M240i, the Cadillac ATS Premium Performance uses a larger naturally breathing engine, which makes 335 HP, which is equal to the M240i. The German counterpart of the BMW, the Audi S5 Coupe, uses a 3 liter, V6 power plant but makes 333 HP which is 2 HP less than the M240i. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45, on the other hand, uses a smaller 2 liter, inline 4 cylinder engine turbo engine and makes 375 HP which is 40 more horses than the BMW.

2017 BMW M240i Acceleration

The 2017 BMW M240i Coupe also performs exceptionally well on the acceleration front. A gearbox is a dual-clutch unit that is happy to push for performance as well as make smooth and clean shifts.

The M240i can go from a standstill to 60 MPH in just 4.6 seconds. Take this car on the drag strip, and the M240i hits the quarter-mile mark in 12.7 seconds. When you have the M badge on your car, you’re guaranteed sheer performance.

The only car that performs better than the BMW is the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45, credit to its more powerful engine. The AMG CLA 45 does a 0-60 MPH in just 4.1 seconds, which is 0.5 seconds faster than the BMW. The Mercedes-Benz does a quarter-mile in 12.3 seconds, which is 0.4 faster than the BMW. The Cadillac ATS Premium Performance and the Audi S5 Coupe are slower than the BMW M240i Coupe.

2017 BMW M240i Coupe Ride And Handling

The Track Handling package pushes the already dynamic and agile small frame of the 2 Series to extraordinary heights. The adaptive suspension helps in high-speed cornering, while the lowered center of gravity keeps the car grounded. The suspension can be even switched to a softer and more comfortable setting for daily driving.

The steering feels a bit on the softer side, like most BMWs of the modern age, though it does steer the car rather precisely. Although the low feedback from the steering does take away a bit from the road feel. The variable steering can be adjusted according to preferences. The car has a light and agile chassis that is ready to screech sideways quite easily and is probably one of the easiest BMW cars to drive on the road. 

2017 BMW M240i Braking

The M240i has true sporting brakes, which makes handling the car seem almost racecar-like. The brakes are upgraded M-tuned systems, which take only about 103 feet to come to a stop from 60 MPH. Like most BMWs, the braking will seldom result in vagueness or loss of performance, and the ones on the car are built to be used on the racetrack.

The BMW M240i has the largest brake rotors in the segment, bar only the huge front ones on the Mercedes CLA 45. The car manages to come to a halt in a rather capable 105 feet, which is quite commendable. The worst braking performance on the table is shown by Cadillac as it takes 115 ft to reach a halt from 60 mph.

The M badged models are performance-oriented and are not the cars you buy to churn out fuel economy. Yet, the BMW M240i delivers impressive fuel economy figures. The coupe cannot match the proficiency of the SULEV BMW 2 Series inline-4 engines, even then BMW’s precision and efficient engineering peek through. The M240i can go for 21 miles for a gallon of fuel in the city, while on the highway it can go for 32 miles for every gallon of fuel. The M240i gets a combined fuel economy rating of 25 MPG, which is good given the fact that this car is built for performance.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 is the only car in the segment that offers better fuel economy than the M240i. The Mercedes performs marginally better than the M240i and gets a combined fuel economy rating of 26 MPG. The Cadillac ATS gets a combined fuel economy rating of 24 MPG while the Audi S5 gets a combined rating of 21 MPG.

On the inside, you find sporty red and black color combinations with a dash of aluminum accents. There is a 3 spoke steering, wheel, and stubby gear shift lever wrapped in leather with red stitching all over. The dashboard has premium soft-touch plastic with a 6-inch infotainment system sitting in the center. The overall quality of the upholstery, buttons, and switches seems premium, and almost every point in the car seems solidly built and genuine.

The M240i isn't the most spacious car in the lot. The M240i can accommodate 4 passengers. The race-spec bucket seats offer great bolstering, and enough support for track runs. On the front, the M240i gets a head/shoulder/leg room of 40.1/54.4/41.5 inches, respectively, while on the rear, it gets ahead/shoulder/leg room of 36.5/53.4/33 inches, respectively. Space on the rear isn't all that great and passengers will have a hard time staying in the back seats for long distances.

The BMW offers great legroom in the rear, which is only second to that in the Cadillac ATS. the Audi S5 offers legroom which seems a tad bit lacking, though it can suffice for an average person. The Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 offers the least legroom, which makes fitting an adult into the rear seats almost impossible. Some standout features in the interiors are:

• 10-way power front sport seats; including 2-way power side bolsters, 1-way manual headrests, and thigh support; 
• driver memory for exterior mirror and seat positions
• 60/40 split fold-down through-load rear seats
• High-gloss Black interior trim with Pearl Gloss Chrome highlight
• Leather upholstery
• Folding rear-seat headrests

2017 BMW M240i Infotainment System

The M240i gets a Harman Kardon premium sound system with 7 speakers and a 205-watt digital amplifier. Additionally, it gets a 6-inch infotainment touchscreen display that offers some crisp visuals. Also, you get a SiriusXM Satellite radio with a 1-year all-access subscription.

The basic interface is a 6-inch iDrive system, which can be controlled by a rotary knob. The Technology Package adds an 8.0-inch display with navigation and 4G LTE connectivity. The system is easy to use and highly modernized, which makes it exceptionally brilliant when used on the go. Some of the standout infotainment features are listed below:

• BMW ConnectedDrive Services
• 7-speaker sound system with CD Player
• Onboard Hands-Free Communications System
• AM/FM Radio
• Bluetooth
• Sat Navigation
• USB Input

2017 BMW M240i Cargo Capacity

The cargo capacity of the BMW M240i is the best amongst its rivals. The M240i gets a trunk volume of 13.8 cubic feet, which is enough to swallow a couple of medium-sized suitcases. The rear seats fold down in 40:20:40 to allow longer items to be stashed in the boot.

At 13.1 cubic feet, the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 offers the second-best cargo volume. The AMG CLA 45 is followed by the Audi S5 coupe and Cadillac ATS Premium Performance that offer 12.2 cubic feet and 10.4 cubic feet of cargo storage volume, respectively.

The car looks like a BMW, with its parted front grille and a muscular posture, though it does not feature as many stylish lines on its exterior. The car has a simpler appeal, and the grille is smaller than most other BMWs, though it does look well placed.

The M240i in particular gets a redesigned and more aggressive front bumper. The car features standard LED headlights and taillights, and BMW offers 18-inch wheels on the M240i.

The BMW M240i is the smallest car in the lineup. Though the zippy and small character is perfectly suited for maneuvering. The Mercedes AMG CLA 45 seems to be the longest in the competition, while the Cadillac and the Audi have the largest profile. Some standout exterior features are:

• Aerodynamic body kit
• Rear spoiler
• Chrome-line exterior trim
• 18” alloy wheels
• LED fog lights
• LED headlights
• Sport kidney-grille

The 2 Series Coupe is based on the UKL platform, which is meant for smaller and more compact vehicles. The car is well designed and has barely a niggle or unfitting part, which is characteristic of most BMWs. The IIHS has granted the BMW 2 Series a “Top Safety Pick+” award, which makes it completely satisfactory in terms of safety. The car features some of the most advanced safety features and tech inherited from the larger BMW lineup, which includes:

• Driver and front passenger advanced airbags, knee airbags, and front head/thorax side airbags
• Front passenger occupant detection for airbags
• Power central locking system with safety unlock feature if airbags deploy
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake assist Electronic
• Stability Control (ESC) with secondary collision brake assist and traction control (ASR)
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Tire-pressure monitoring system
• Safety belt reminder for driver and front passenger
• Lower anchors for child seats in rear seats

2017 BMW M240i Vs.

The Cadillac ATS Premium Performance is the American rival of the BMW M240i. The Cadillac ATS uses a bigger engine than the BMW, and yet both the cars make equal power, owing to the turbocharger. The naturally aspirated engine on the Cadillac seems a bit more sluggish to get going. The BMW is lighter and much more maneuverable as compared to the ATS Premium Performance. Also, the BMW beats the Cadillac in terms of fuel economy. Moreover, the Cadillac is around $5,000 costlier than the BMW, which makes it the better choice.

2017 BMW M240i Vs. Audi S5 Coupe

The Audi puts up 333 horsepower, which is almost equivalent to what the BMW offers, though the lighter frame and smaller profile make the BMW much faster in acceleration.

The BMW also has better fuel economy figures. Moreover, the Audi S5 coupe costs a whopping $10,000 more than the BMW M240i, which once again makes it the better choice in the comparison.

2017 BMW M240i Vs. Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45

The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 is another German rival of the BMW M240i. The AMG CLA 45 uses a smaller four-cylinder engine and still makes a colossal amount of power, much more than the BMW. The dynamic Mercedes AMG car beats the BMW in terms of acceleration.

Though the BMW M240i has better handling and maneuverability. The CLA 45 also has better fuel economy. The AMG CLA 45 has quite a low amount of passenger volume, particularly in the rear seat, which makes the BMW much more practical.

The 2017 BMW M240i couples the quick handling and agile dynamics of the 2 Series coupe with a super-powered inline-6 engine. The car has a brilliantly designed response and features a tad bit of aggressiveness and better dynamics as compared to the base 2 Series Coupe. It features distinct standout styling and comfortable interior accents. The car also has a surprisingly large amount of space in the rear as well as the boot, which makes it much more practical than its competitors. Overall the M240i is well designed and seems the perfect balance between performance and daily usability.