G42 vs F22 road noise

tetten · 02-17-2022, 02:30 AM

Hi,
I have a 2018 F22 240 xdrive and considering upgrade to G42.

How is the road noise compared to the F22? Nothing much about this issue in the reviews I have seen.

235/35-19 square setup with Michelin 4S tyres on my F22 and I think the road noise is almost as bad as on my old M2.

/Terje

DougMcL · 02-17-2022, 02:47 AM

It is suppose to be more refined. If you watch the Savagegeese review on youtube, there is a lot of discussion about the nvh insulation used on the car!

It is also based on the G20 platform so will indeed be refined!

Polot · 02-18-2022, 06:30 AM

In my non scientific opinion quieter than the old F22, not as quiet as the 3/4 series (acceptable trade off for me considering price differences).

Hpirx · 02-18-2022, 07:59 AM

Quieter from road noise than my F22. I may code completely off the fake engine sounds (AWS? ASW?) like I did on the F22 using BimmerCode. You can reduce them in the car settings now, unlike the F22. Fun in the beginning, but sometimes a little annoying on the commute.

Trunk size similar. More passenger/driver room at the expense of the rear leg and headroom.
I'm okay with that trade off.

More refined feel, both interior wise and handling. I got used to and loved the visceral feel of the F22. I have not really pushed the G42 yet, but in the immortal words of Bogie in Casablanca, " Louie……"

CDN-Driver · 02-18-2022, 08:36 AM

Active Sound Design (ASD)
Note that some cars have this as an iDrive Setting:

steelatx · 02-19-2022, 01:03 PM

My f22 wasn't loud by any means, but the g42 in my opinion, is way more quiet, comfortable, and refined.

BMWM.D. · 02-19-2022, 09:18 PM

I still have my F22 (for now), and it’s definitely louder than my G42. I actually always thought my F22 had a lot of road/tire noise, and mine has the Michelin PSS tires.

tetten · 02-23-2022, 08:16 AM

Thanks for the feedback.

I already tried the new 440 xdrive and was not impressed (run flat winter tyres).

Guess I have to try before I make any decision.

Drewsey · 02-23-2022, 06:18 PM

My fiancé complains about the noise when I'm on the phone with her. I will say the run flats are likely adding to the noise. I upgraded from a Mazda CX-5 which was very quiet and also an SUV. I am considering swapping out the run flats as I have a 30 min commute each way, each day.

hermiti · 02-23-2022, 08:31 PM

This car seems quiet to me, it's hard to imagine anyone complaining about road noise. I wonder if there is a problem with noise cancellation. I have used a sound meter app (android) in the past to measure road noise. I have 791M wheels with run flat all season tires. I'll record the round trip to work to see what I get. I would be curious to see what everyone measures. Not the most scientific test given all the variables.

JDM_240 · 02-23-2022, 10:09 PM

Way more planted and definitely more quiet. You have less chattery feedback in the wheel and the braking application is amazing. The F was an upgraded 228 but this borrows all of the pre-refined b58 parts from the G m340 so you get nearly everything you get on the 3 minus a little sound deadening (not that much given this is heavier) and maybe some more wind noise being a fat back coupe and not a long sedan. You will be amazed when you look down and are doing 90 and having light music on distracted you from the sensation of high constant speed

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tetten Private 3 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2019 Z4 20i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	G42 vs F22 road noise Hi, I have a 2018 F22 240 xdrive and considering upgrade to G42. How is the road noise compared to the F22? Nothing much about this issue in the reviews I have seen. 235/35-19 square setup with Michelin 4S tyres on my F22 and I think the road noise is almost as bad as on my old M2. /Terje
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DougMcL Major 807 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: BMW i4 40e Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Porto iTrader: (0)	It is suppose to be more refined. If you watch the Savagegeese review on youtube, there is a lot of discussion about the nvh insulation used on the car! It is also based on the G20 platform so will indeed be refined!
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Polot Enlisted Member 36 Rep 49 Posts Drives: BMW 230i, Volvo S60 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Atl iTrader: (0)	In my non scientific opinion quieter than the old F22, not as quiet as the 3/4 series (acceptable trade off for me considering price differences).
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Hpirx First Lieutenant 257 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 2022 M240 xDrive, BGM Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	Quieter from road noise than my F22. I may code completely off the fake engine sounds (AWS? ASW?) like I did on the F22 using BimmerCode. You can reduce them in the car settings now, unlike the F22. Fun in the beginning, but sometimes a little annoying on the commute. Trunk size similar. More passenger/driver room at the expense of the rear leg and headroom. I'm okay with that trade off. More refined feel, both interior wise and handling. I got used to and loved the visceral feel of the F22. I have not really pushed the G42 yet, but in the immortal words of Bogie in Casablanca, " Louie……" __________________ Retired: '08 335xi E90. "Long may you run." Retired: '19 M240xi "You also"
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steelatx Second Lieutenant 308 Rep 201 Posts Drives: BMW M240i Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	My f22 wasn't loud by any means, but the g42 in my opinion, is way more quiet, comfortable, and refined.
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BMWM.D. Stupid Idiot 138 Rep 827 Posts Drives: E90 335i & 6th Gen ZL1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Santa Barbara iTrader: (1)	I still have my F22 (for now), and it’s definitely louder than my G42. I actually always thought my F22 had a lot of road/tire noise, and mine has the Michelin PSS tires.
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tetten Private 3 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2019 Z4 20i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback. I already tried the new 440 xdrive and was not impressed (run flat winter tyres). Guess I have to try before I make any decision.
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Drewsey New Member 3 Rep 10 Posts Drives: BMW M240i Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	My fiancé complains about the noise when I'm on the phone with her. I will say the run flats are likely adding to the noise. I upgraded from a Mazda CX-5 which was very quiet and also an SUV. I am considering swapping out the run flats as I have a 30 min commute each way, each day.
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hermiti Private 103 Rep 59 Posts Drives: BMW M240i Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	This car seems quiet to me, it's hard to imagine anyone complaining about road noise. I wonder if there is a problem with noise cancellation. I have used a sound meter app (android) in the past to measure road noise. I have 791M wheels with run flat all season tires. I'll record the round trip to work to see what I get. I would be curious to see what everyone measures. Not the most scientific test given all the variables.
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JDM_240 Private 140 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M240i (Thundernight) Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Way more planted and definitely more quiet. You have less chattery feedback in the wheel and the braking application is amazing. The F was an upgraded 228 but this borrows all of the pre-refined b58 parts from the G m340 so you get nearly everything you get on the 3 minus a little sound deadening (not that much given this is heavier) and maybe some more wind noise being a fat back coupe and not a long sedan. You will be amazed when you look down and are doing 90 and having light music on distracted you from the sensation of high constant speed
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