BMW M240i vs M2 (G42 vs G87)
Too close to call on the Guide Score: 13 points apart, and the places each could hold overlap. Read the parts and the cost to own.
BMW M240i G42
75Guide Score for 2024Very goodabout $2,103 a year to own
BMW G87 M2
88Guide Score for 2025Excellentabout $2,845 a year to own
| Part | M240i G42 | G87 M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 3 counts 15 of 100 | 34 counts 16 of 100 |
| Engine | 58 counts 15 of 100 | 61 counts 16 of 100 |
| Drive feel | 68 counts 20 of 100 | 79 counts 21 of 100 |
| Analog connection | 64 counts 10 of 100 | 54 counts 11 of 100 |
| Weight | 75 counts 10 of 100 | 73 counts 11 of 100 |
| Long-term value | not measured | not measured |
| Ownership | 64 counts 15 of 100 | 66 counts 11 of 100 |
| Acclaim | 55 counts 15 of 100 | 82 counts 16 of 100 |
| Chance of a bill over $10,000 in five years | under 0.1% | under 0.1% |
| Cost to own a year | $2,103 ($1,472 to $3,263) | $2,845 ($1,897 to $4,679) |
| The bills that decide it | Oil filter housing and valve cover gasket leaks; High pressure fuel pump; Coolant loss / expansion tank (B58) | Coolant tank and charge-air cooler leaks; Carbon buildup (direct injection); iDrive 8 software glitches |
Guide Score method v5-final.14; each score is shown with its cost to own (about $2,103 a year to own and about $2,845 a year to own at each best year). How it works.