M2 vs M240ix Drag Race by Carwow

SpeedyATL · 08-10-2023, 06:14 AM

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M240ix vs M2 auto.

Pretty impressive showing by the B58.

c1pher · 08-10-2023, 06:42 AM

Finally. So this is just about what I expected and said in a different thread would happen. However, if the car s from AutoID, isn’t it modded? It has at least had some suspension work done.

rifflections · 08-10-2023, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by c1pher

Finally. So this is just about what I expected and said in a different thread would happen. However, if the car s from AutoID, isn’t it modded? It has at least had some suspension work done.

Watch the entire video, they turned the engine tuning box off for the beginning and turned it on at the end

) (watch from minute 7:30)

Chris13002 · 08-10-2023, 07:44 AM

I was just about to post this video. All the comments say that the M240i looks better than the M2, and I have to agree (ONLY this particular modded M240i). The matte black paint job makes the hood really pop and even the "wide fenders" although we know the M2 is more wide,
it's lowered, and even the triangle inlets make it look sharp with that lip. Putting a stock M240i as a reminder... Good job to that M240i owner

///MFrankie · 08-10-2023, 07:54 AM

The drag race goes as you would expect, once the M2 gets in its stride it starts running away.

But I can't believe it was still quicker stock vs. a 460bhp 240i in a rolling, that's impressive, imagine the M2 tuned?

That S58 really is a monster.

fcman · 08-10-2023, 08:35 AM

Very impressive by the B58, I think if you live in a city, or somewhere with a lot of smaller, straighter roads, the M240xi edges out the M2. If you don’t spend a lot of time on track it’s hard to justify the M2

rons e92 · 08-10-2023, 08:57 AM

P_Chris They C blocked us haha. I'd still be down to run if you are.

Baldilocks73 · 08-10-2023, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by M2siast

As I mentioned before, unfortunately only one of those vehicles can be had in a manual and be a car to be considered.

So, in essence, this is a one car comparison.

I'd only get either in Auto.

Baldilocks73 · 08-10-2023, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by M2siast

Good chat.

Not really.

Now if the M2 (or M240i) had a nice Tremec 6-spd gearbox, it would be a different story, but for these two, the ZF is the best option.

MMMGuy60 · 08-10-2023, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by fcman

Very impressive by the B58, I think if you live in a city, or somewhere with a lot of smaller, straighter roads, the M240xi edges out the M2. If you don’t spend a lot of time on track it’s hard to justify the M2

M2 has the manual, and that along is the reason someone would get an M2.

MMMGuy60 · 08-10-2023, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Baldilocks73

Not really.

Now if the M2 (or M240i) had a nice Tremec 6-spd gearbox, it would be a different story, but for these two, the ZF is the best option.

I had a C7 with a Tremec before. While it is a good shifting transmission, it is not the holy grail like people said.

Baldilocks73 · 08-10-2023, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MMMGuy60

M2 has the manual, and that along is the reason someone would get an M2.

That isn't the reason I'd get one, so there is more than one right answer. Besides, it's not the greatest gearbox.

Baldilocks73 · 08-10-2023, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MMMGuy60

I had a C7 with a Tremec before. While it is a good shifting transmission, it is not the holy grail like people said.

It's better than the gearbox in the M2. That's my argument.

Either way, both the M2 and M240i are great. The B58 is arguably one of the greatest engines there is today.

turbowilly · 08-10-2023, 09:25 AM

Still getting the M2 🤷

JustinHEMI · 08-10-2023, 09:25 AM

No manual. No care.

MMMGuy60 · 08-10-2023, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Baldilocks73

That isn't the reason I'd get one, so there is more than one right answer. Besides, it's not the greatest gearbox.

Not the greatest gearbox is still better than any traditional auto......for me.

Baldilocks73 · 08-10-2023, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MMMGuy60

Not the greatest gearbox is still better than any traditional auto......for me.

As one who drives a great DCT equipped Golf R, I can say that the ZF in the M cars is pretty damned close.

I’ve had my time with manuals. You can have them. 😜

fcman · 08-10-2023, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MMMGuy60

M2 has the manual, and that along is the reason someone would get an M2.

Good point as well

fcman · 08-10-2023, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MMMGuy60

I had a C7 with a Tremec before. While it is a good shifting transmission, it is not the holy grail like people said.

Same, just sold my 7MT C7. It is a very good shift, but the shifter in my S2000 will always be the pinnacle IMO. The tremec is still very good compared to the other options out there though

Tacoma · 08-10-2023, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by M2siast

As I mentioned before, unfortunately only one of those vehicles can be had in a manual and be a car to be considered.

So, in essence, this is a one car comparison.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMMGuy60

M2 has the manual, and that along is the reason someone would get an M2.

I've only ever bought manual BMW's so I get it. But isn't that like saying the M240 is the only one with AWD, so I'd never consider the M2? While true in both cases that one car has a key feature the other lacks, they're red herring arguments in this case.

This race was pretty much what we ought to expect with the M240 taking the initial lead due to AWD traction and then the M2 would reel it in later. The only thing that surprised me was the reeling in took longer than expected and the 1/4 mile was insufficient distance for the M2 to beat the M240. Sam mentioned that he couldn't invoke any wheel spin in the M2 at the start, thus could not get best start possible. Maybe there was something wrong with the M2's launch control?

Humdizzle · 08-10-2023, 10:18 AM

240 won 2 out of 3 imo. S58 only starts to shine in the triple digits. Was not expecting the 240 to win the braking test.

Chris13002 · 08-10-2023, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fcman

Very impressive by the B58, I think if you live in a city, or somewhere with a lot of smaller, straighter roads, the M240xi edges out the M2. If you don’t spend a lot of time on track it’s hard to justify the M2

A video comes out with a modded car vs a stock car and people start freaking out writing comments like this...
It is easy for me to justify my M2 purchase because it's a true M car, vs an "M-sport" 240i that you could do all the bolts-on in the world and still not be a true M car. When I had my 135i, I didn't go into the 1M forums telling them that the 1M was hard to justify.

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