What do you give a young person or a young at heart who already has everything? You certainly can't go wrong with a BMW M model. Make no mistake, however, afterwards the stress really starts, because there seems to be an M model for every BMW. The sales page lists a total of 19 models, from € 50,000 to € 117,000.

In principle, there are only two M engines, with only the smallest being a four-cylinder with 225 kW (306 hp) and the largest being a six-cylinder with several power levels. At BMW, a model M must always (at least also) be rear-driven, which is why you can only order the smallest, although otherwise offered as front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive. Unfortunately, this makes it almost as expensive as the M240i Coupé with six cylinders and 250 kW (340 hp), although the smallest as M135i, is only a sedan.

In principle, the same applies to the M235i Gran Coupé as to the M135i. In any case, only those with a six-cylinder in-line engine and rear-wheel or all-wheel drive are presumably regarded as 'true' M models. In the case of the M240i, this applies to the Coupé and Convertible, which, in contrast to the 3 and 4 series, are offered at significantly lower prices, i.e. the Coupé almost € 17,000 and the convertible almost € 20,000 menos. These two 2 series must be compared with the two 4 series.

Why is that so? Because BMW's model range has gotten a little mixed up in recent years. Originally only the even numbers were occupied. But then one definitely wanted to use the odd ones as well. This is even easier to explain on the two 4 series, whereto the 3 series Coupé and Convertible have simply been relocated. It is much more difficult to explain the reasons why then the 2 series coupé and cabrio did not stay there alone.

That perhaps has to do with the bumpy introduction of front-wheel drive. BMW probably feared the reactions of the fans. They agree that they don't want front-wheel drive, probably also because BMW has been preaching the advantages of pure rear-wheel drive for years. So maybe you would describe the 2 Series Coupé and Convertible as having stopped halfway.

You could use that, because you can still feel the M-feeling in them, even with significantly less weight. If the 25 kW (34 hp) less were still tolerable given the horrendous price difference, this is difficult with the new styling. It is therefore unmistakable that you come with an old new car. Because from the 3 series onwards, various options open up. Instead of AWD, you can also choose the slightly lighter version with 353 kW (480 hp) or 390 kW (530 hp), also called 'Competition'.

And since we are now in the middle of the land of cars with internal combustion engines, even a diesel version with 250 kW (340 hp) is possible. The middle gasoline engine is available with a manual transmission, the other two are self-shifting. The 'weakest' is a mild hybrid with an additional 8 kW (11 hp). No, the M3 as Competition is not cheap at almost € 90,000, but perhaps some may find it inexpensive. After all, it combines the lightest body from the 3 series with the most powerful engine.

Because even the larger M models from BMW do not have any more powerful engines. Even the X models are available in M versions, but they too have less acceleration and top speed than their civilian siblings. Hoping we've provided you with some useful information for your gift, we'll be happy to leave the rest of the work to you. After all, a gift doesn't just mean the money you give.