Strengths
- Coupé only — focused product
- M240i fast
- Cabin step on
Weaknesses
- No Convertible
- Run-flat tyres
- iDrive 7
Notable tech
- CLAR platform
- RWD with xDrive optional
- Coupé only
- M2 above (covered separately)
- B48/B58 petrol
- iDrive 7 → 8
- xDrive only on M240i
Common issues
- B48 oil leaks
- iDrive 7 software
- Run-flat tyres
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across G42's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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220i 2.0
BHP184
Torque300 Nm
0–607.5 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)37 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox8AT
230i 2.0
BHP245
Torque400 Nm
0–605.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox8AT
M240i 3.0 inline-6 xDrive
BHP374
Torque500 Nm
0–604.3 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
220d 2.0 diesel
BHP190
Torque400 Nm
0–606.9 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)48 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox8AT