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2021 BMW M240

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$46,350

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

Coupe

Body style

21

Combined MPG

4

Seating capacity

174.7” x 55.4”

Dimensions

Rear-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(1 review)

The good:

  • Snug cabin still accommodates taller people
  • Excellent handling and balance (two-door)
  • Ride quality (Gran Coupe)
  • Display quality (Gran Coupe)
  • Decent trunk room (two-door)

The bad:

  • Small dashboard screen (two-door)
  • Numb steering (Gran Coupe)
  • Turbo lag (Gran Coupe)

2 trims

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Notable features

  • Four-seat coupe or convertible
  • Five-seat, four-door Gran Coupe body style
  • Choice of turbocharged engines
  • Rear- or all-wheel drive
  • Forward collision warning standard

2021 BMW M240 review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2021 BMW 2 Series?

The BMW 2 Series is the brand’s entry-level car. It’s available as a four-seat coupe or convertible and a five-seat, four-door Gran Coupe. 

The coupe and convertible come in 230i and M240i form. The 230i is powered by a 248-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, while the M240i gets a 335-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six. Both versions are offered with rear- or all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. 

The Gran Coupe is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 228 hp in the 228i and 301 hp in the M235i. The Gran Coupe has standard all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Competitors include the Audi TT and Mercedes-Benz A-Class

What’s New on the 2021 BMW 2 Series?

The coupe and convertible gain standard Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity, while the Gran Coupe adds Android Auto and a digital instrument panel. 

What Features in the 2021 BMW 2 Series Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

  • 17-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Push-button start
  • Forward collision warning
  • Lane departure warning
  • Front and rear parking sensors

Available features include: 

  • Keyless access
  • Power moonroof
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Wireless device charging
  • Harman Kardon stereo

Should I Buy the 2021 BMW 2 Series?

As BMW’s lineup expands and becomes more technologically complex, the 2 Series coupe and convertible offer the well-balanced, sporty driving experience upon which the brand built its reputation. The 2 Series also has a surprising amount of interior and trunk room for its size. The Gran Coupe, however, uses a front-wheel-drive platform, and the car’s driving experience doesn’t measure up to BMW standards.  

Consumer reviews

(1 review)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
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Most recent consumer reviews

A blast to drive

To me, the M240i is the perfect size. It reminds me of the car that made me fall in love with BMW’s, my 1989 325i. The smooth delivery of power, brilliant handling and ergonomics all put a grin on my face every time I drive the car. I previously had an M235i, which I really liked, but this car exhibits a lot of improvements. While I’ll never like electronic steering as well as hydraulic, this car does it much better than the M235 did. The M235 had a “dead spot” on center which the M240 doesn’t have and the M240 is weighted better.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by BMW
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
48 months/50,000 miles
Corrosion
144 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
48 months/50,000 miles
Maintenance
36 months/36,000 miles
Roadside assistance
48 months/unlimited distance
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
Certified Pre-Owned Elite with less than 15,000 miles; Certified Pre-Owned with less than 60,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
1 year/unlimited miles from expiration of 4-year/50,000-mile new car warranty
Powertrain
N/A
Dealer certification required
196-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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