BMW 4 Series vs BMW M2
BMW 4 Series
BMW’s compact executive coupé.
VS
BMW M2
BMW’s compact high-performance coupé.
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Pick this one if…
BMW 4 Series
Pick the 4 Series Coupé for an elegant rear-wheel-drive coupé with a premium interior and a strong B58 engine range.
Best engine: The 420i (184 hp) or 440i (326 hp).
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Pick this one if…
BMW M2
Pick the M2 for a compact, involving sports coupé with rear-wheel drive and a characterful inline-six.
Best engine: The M2 Competition (S55, 410 hp) or the M2 (S58, 460 hp).
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Performance
420i · Petrol vs M2 · Petrol
| BMW 4 Series | BMW M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
184 hp
|
460 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
300 Nm
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550 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
7,5 s
|
4,1 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
240 km/h
|
250 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
117,9 hp/t
|
259,2 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
149 g/km
Winner
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226 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 4 Series | BMW M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
440 L
Winner
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390 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.200 L
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1.200 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,85 m
Winner
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2,75 m
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| Length |
4,77 m
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4,58 m
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| Width |
1,85 m
|
1,89 m
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| Height |
1,38 m
|
1,40 m
|
| Seats |
4
|
4
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW 4 Series | BMW M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | F30 (F32) · CLAR (G22) | F22 (F87) · CLAR (G87) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B48 2.0 · B58 3.0 petrol · B47 2.0 · B57 3.0 diesel | N55 3.0 · S55 3.0 · S58 3.0 petrol |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · 8-speed automatic (ZF) | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DCT (F87) · 8-speed automatic (G87) |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6 |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6 petrol allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW 4 Series
- N20 timing chain (early 420i/428i, pre-2016)
- Cooling-system plastic parts (expansion tank/hoses)
- Suspension bushings and control arms (M Sport)
BMW M2
- N55 charge pipe and oil leaks (base M2)
- Cooling system and differential seals
- High tyre and brake wear (performance car)
Pros
BMW 4 Series
- Elegant rear-wheel-drive coupé with sharp handling
- B58 (M440i) and later B48 are reliable
- 420d is the economy champion
BMW M2
- Involving, playful rear-wheel-drive handling
- Characterful inline-six engines (N55/S55/S58)
- Manual gearbox available
Cons
BMW 4 Series
- Tight rear seats, not a family car
- Firm suspension (M Sport) trades away comfort
BMW M2
- Firm ride and limited comfort
- Cramped rear seats (2+2)
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