BMW 2 Series vs BMW M4
BMW 2 Series
BMW’s compact rear-wheel-drive coupé.
VS
BMW M4
BMW’s high-performance coupé.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW 2 Series
Pick the 2 Series Coupé for a usable, daily rear-wheel-drive coupé with a strong engine range.
Best engine: The 220i (184 hp) or 220d (190 hp).
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Pick this one if…
BMW M4
Pick the M4 for a powerful high-performance coupé with the S58, a choice of manual or xDrive, and a reliability step over the previous generation.
Best engine: The M4 Competition (510 hp).
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Performance
220i · Petrol vs M4 Competition · Petrol
| BMW 2 Series | BMW M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
184 hp
|
510 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
300 Nm
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650 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
7,5 s
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3,9 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
236 km/h
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250 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
119,5 hp/t
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283,3 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
150 g/km
Winner
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230 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,5 L/100km
Winner
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10,5 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| BMW 2 Series | BMW M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
390 L
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440 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.200 L
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1.200 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,74 m
|
2,86 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,54 m
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4,79 m
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| Width |
1,84 m
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1,89 m
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| Height |
1,39 m
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1,39 m
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| Seats |
4
|
4
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Powertrain & tech
| BMW 2 Series | BMW M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | F20 (F22) · CLAR (G42) | CLAR (G82, shared with the 4 Series) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38/B48 petrol · N55/B58 petrol · N47/B47 diesel | S58 3.0 twin-turbo petrol |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · 8-speed automatic (ZF) | 6-speed manual · 8-speed automatic (ZF) |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6d petrol allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW 2 Series
- N20 timing chain (early 220i/228i, pre-2016)
- N55 charge pipe and oil leaks (M235i)
- Suspension bushings and control arms (M Sport)
BMW M4
- IBS recalls (integrated brake system — check VIN)
- Oil-cooler seepage — exposed cooler vulnerable to stone chips
- Cooling-system plastics and electric water pump wear
Pros
BMW 2 Series
- True rear-drive coupé with sharp handling
- B58 (M240i) and later B48 are reliable
- 220d is the economy champion (5.0–6.5 l/100 km)
BMW M4
- S58 fixes the S55 crank-hub/rod-bearing weaknesses
- Manual gearbox still offered (rare in this segment)
- M xDrive optional for more traction and quicker sprints
Cons
BMW 2 Series
- Tight rear seats, not a family car
- Firm suspension (M Sport) trades away comfort
BMW M4
- Big and heavy (~1,674–1,850+ kg)
- Controversial vertical grille and cramped 2+2 rear
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