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Costs & verdict
Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is
Th BMW M240i is a sporty offering from a premium German brand, so you're probably not expecting a bargain price tag. That said, it's quite a bit cheaper than the larger BMW M440i and is also attractively priced compared with, say, the Audi RS3.
The M240i is fairly thirsty and averaged 32mpg in our real-world tests. There is a diesel (220d) version of the 2 Series Coupé if you’re looking for maximum miles to the gallon, but BMW expects the vast majority of buyers to opt for a petrol. Diesel just isn’t very fashionable these days.