2017 BMW M2

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Rating8.9

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$52,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Cutting-edge exterior

No Android Auto, Apple CarPlay is optional

Enhanced USB and Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Hotspot, and wireless charger now come under the Executive Package

Impressive throttle response

The color pallet is small

Optional M Drivers package

Powerful brakes and accurate steering

Limited cargo area

Specs & Features

$52,500

price

365 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

343 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

3.0L 6cyl RWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2017 BMW M2 makes for an excellent contender in the subcompact coupe. With standalone trim on offer, the BMW M2 has a base MSRP of $52,500. It competes directly with the less powerful Audi TTS coupe. Meanwhile, indirect rivals from the compact coupe segment are the Jaguar F-TYPE and the Porsche 718 Cayman. Only a 3.0L Turbo Inline-6 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Together, they produce 365 horsepower and 343 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.4 seconds, the M2 maintains a combined fuel economy of 21 MPG. BMW offers the M2 in 4 stunning colors, with the Mineral Grey Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

For those who don’t like the manual transmission, BMW also offers an optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for $2,900. Furthermore, you can opt for the Executive Package which costs +$1,400, and the M Driver's Package which asks for +$2,500.

Trims

    Base
    $52,500 onwards
    • 19-inch forged aluminum wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Navigation system
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$52,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.86

Horsepower

365 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

343 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

Capacity

4

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$55,900

Gasoline

7.55

237 hp @ 6000 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm

2

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$44,450- $51,050

Gasoline

7.56

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1520 rpm

4

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$66,200- $74,700

Gasoline

7.94

320 hp @ 5500 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm

4

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$25,905- $47,905

Gasoline

7.59

275 hp @ 5600 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

4

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$25,185- $42,695

Gasoline

7.33

300 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

4

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$38,950- $53,300

Gasoline

7.72

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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2017 BMW M2 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2017 BMW M2

    Ranked #2

    4.3 sec12.9 sec155 mph
    2017 BMW M4

    Ranked #1

    4 sec12.3 sec155 mph
    4.4 sec-111 mph
    5.1 sec13.4 sec135 mph
    5.4 sec13.6 sec-
    5.4 sec13.9 sec144 mph

    2017 BMW M2 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2017 BMW M2

      Ranked #4

      20 mpg26 mpg21 mpg13.7 gal.246.6/356.2 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg10.5 gal.252/357 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg20 gal.440/600 mi.
      19 mpg32 mpg25 mpg13.7 gal.287.7/438.4 mi.
      16 mpg30 mpg23 mpg19 gal.380/570 mi.
      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg16 gal.288/432 mi.

      2017 BMW M2 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2017 BMW M2

        Ranked #4

        176.2 in.73 in.55.5 in.4.8 in.106 in.
        188.3 in.74.7 in.53.1 in.5 in.110.7 in.
        188.3 in.75.4 in.54.4 in.5 in.107.1 in.
        184.4 in.72.8 in.54.9 in.4.9 in.112.2 in.
        2017 BMW M4

        Ranked #3

        182.6 in.73.6 in.54.2 in.4.7 in.110.6 in.
        175.9 in.69.8 in.55.4 in.5.1 in.105.9 in.

        2017 BMW M2 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2017 BMW M2

          Ranked #3

          10 cu.ft.89.7 cu.ft.52.4 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.84.5 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.
          9.1 cu.ft.79 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.
          3.7 cu.ft.97.5 cu.ft.49.5 cu.ft.
          2017 BMW M4

          Ranked #5

          15.7 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.
          8.7 cu.ft.85.4 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.

          2017 BMW M2 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2017 BMW M2

            Ranked #1

            52.4 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.52.4 cu.ft.122 ft.
            49.5 cu.ft.3.7 cu.ft.49.5 cu.ft.-
            2017 BMW M4

            Ranked #3

            41 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.98 ft.
            8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.-
            6.9 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.-

            2017 BMW M2 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2017 BMW M2

              Ranked #1

              840 lbs.3450 lbs.
              2017 BMW M4

              Ranked #1

              860 lbs.3530 lbs. -
              -3526 lbs.
              785 lbs.3519 lbs.
              -3354 lbs.
              1023 lbs.3727 lbs.

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