BMW M2

BMW · M

M2

Released April 2023

BMW M's compact high-performance coupé (G87), based on the 2 Series Coupé with the M3's six-cylinder engine, sold in the UK in rear-wheel-drive form and, from 2026, with M xDrive all-wheel drive.

Body
Coupé
Powertrain
Petrol
Power
473 bhp
Range
–
Boot
390 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the M2 is hugely fast and entertaining, with a superb straight-six, strong grip and the rare option of a manual gearbox, and more comfortable and usable than its predecessor. The common criticisms are a firm, fidgety ride, a weight and price that are high for a small coupé, divisive styling and fiddly touchscreen menus.

From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com, autoexpress.co.uk and carwow.co.uk

Performance

Powertrain
Petrol
Power
473 bhp
0–62 mph
3.7–4.2 s
Top speed
155 mph
Engine or motors
2,993 cc six-cylinder twin-turbo petrol, 353 kW (480 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures
Torque
600 Nm (automatic), 550 Nm (manual)
Gearbox
8-speed automatic or 6-speed manual (rear-wheel drive only)
Drive
Rear-wheel drive or M xDrive all-wheel drive; UK launch of the M xDrive version from late summer 2026

Range and charging

Economy (WLTP)
27.4–28.8 mpg
Efficiency
WLTP combined: 28.2–28.8 mpg (rear-wheel-drive automatic), 26.9–27.4 mpg (manual), 27.2–28 mpg (M xDrive)
CO2 emissions
223–227 g/km (rear-wheel-drive automatic), 233–237 g/km (manual), 230–235 g/km (M xDrive), WLTP combined

Practicality

Body
Coupé
Seats
4
Boot
390 litres
Length
4,580 mm
Width
1,887 mm
Boot
390 litres
Size
4,580 mm long, 1,887 mm wide (2,068 mm with mirrors), 1,403 mm high (rear-wheel drive), 1,404 mm high (M xDrive); 2,747 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 1,815 kg (automatic rear-wheel drive), 1,790 kg (manual), 1,865 kg (M xDrive)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 480 hp six-cylinder; 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with M xDrive
  • Rear-wheel-drive version still offered
  • 390-litre boot

Cons

  • Four seats and two doors
  • EC unladen weight of 1,790–1,865 kg (includes a 75 kg driver)
  • 26.9–28.8 mpg (WLTP combined)

Closest rivals

Model
BodyPowertrainPowerRangeBootReleased
CoupéMild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid194–375 bhp70 mi420 lNov 2023
CoupéPetrol, Mild hybrid181–386 bhp–390 lMar 2022
CoupéPetrol, Plug-in hybrid416–805 bhp7 mi321 l2024

Sources

  1. bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/m-models/bmw-2-series-m-models/m2-coupe-2024-technical-…
  2. bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/m-models/bmw-2-series-m-models/m2-coupe.html
  3. press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0405171EN_GB/exuding-pure-dri…
  4. press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0443099EN_GB/the-new-bmw-m2
  5. press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0458260EN_GB/the-new-bmw-m2-w…

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