BMW M2 vs BMW M4
BMW M2
BMW’s compact high-performance coupé.
VS
BMW M4
BMW’s high-performance coupé.
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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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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
M2 · Petrol vs M4 Competition · Petrol
| BMW M2 | BMW M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
460 hp
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510 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
550 Nm
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650 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
4,1 s
|
3,9 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
250 km/h
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250 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
259,2 hp/t
|
283,3 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
226 g/km
Winner
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230 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
10,5 L/100km
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10,5 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| BMW M2 | BMW M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
390 L
|
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 |
2,75 m
|
2,86 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,58 m
|
4,79 m
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| Width |
1,89 m
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1,89 m
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| Height |
1,40 m
|
1,39 m
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| Seats |
4
|
4
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW M2 | BMW M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | F22 (F87) · CLAR (G87) | CLAR (G82, shared with the 4 Series) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | N55 3.0 · S55 3.0 · S58 3.0 petrol | S58 3.0 twin-turbo petrol |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DCT (F87) · 8-speed automatic (G87) | 6-speed manual · 8-speed automatic (ZF) |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 petrol allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6d petrol allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW M2
- N55 charge pipe and oil leaks (base M2)
- Cooling system and differential seals
- High tyre and brake wear (performance car)
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 M2
- Involving, playful rear-wheel-drive handling
- Characterful inline-six engines (N55/S55/S58)
- Manual gearbox available
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 M2
- Firm ride and limited comfort
- Cramped rear seats (2+2)
BMW M4
- Big and heavy (~1,674–1,850+ kg)
- Controversial vertical grille and cramped 2+2 rear
Compare specific generations
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