The successor to the impressive M135i and M235i now has more power, more torque and is called the M140i and M240i. The new engine is still a 3-litre straight six with a twin scroll turbocharger ...

Unlike the BMW 128ti, a direct rival for the Golf GTI, the M140i is rear-wheel drive. Combined with 50:50 weight distribution, it has an engaging, well-balanced feel. A 3.0-litre straight-six mill ...

Take the BMW 4 Series for instance ... territory with its 2.0-litre turbo four petrol making 165kW and 310Nm. But all hail the M140i and its beautiful 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-petrol, with 250kW ...

It’s not surprising that the M140i, with its 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, is the least fuel efficient but its official figure of 7.1L/100km is still low. BMW claims fuel use of 7.1 ...