2018 BMW M2

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Rating8.3

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Subcompact Coupe
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$54,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Uncompromised performance and handling

Noisy cabin might be annoying for some

No new changes for 2018.

The manual transmission spices up the driving eexperience

Stiff suspension is not so good for long journeys

Reasonably priced

Specs & Features

$54,500

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 2018 BMW M2 Coupe is a subcompact coupe offered in a standalone trim, starting off at a base MSRP of $54,500. For that price, it mainly competes with the Porsche 718 Cayman, the Jaguar F-Type Coupe, and the Audi TT RS. The M2 Coupeoffers a single powertrain. It is a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 enginemaking 365 horsepower and 343 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The M2 reaches 60 mph from zero in 4.4 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.3 seconds with the dual-clutch transmission. Depending on the powertrain, the M2 Coupe can manage a combined fuel economy between 21 and 22 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 4 striking colors the M2 Coupe comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The BMW M2 is offered as a standalone trim with bucket loads of features on board. However, the buying choice certainly comes down to the optional features and packages available. Additionally, we recommend the Executive package that adds forward collision warning, lane departure warning, heated steering wheel, wireless device charging, and a few more. If more performance is required, that’s where the M Driver package comes in which increases the top speed to 168 mph from the limited 155 mph.

Trims

    Base
    $54,500 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

$54,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.31

Horsepower

365 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

343 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

Capacity

4

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$43,950- $47,450

Gasoline

7.48

220 hp @ 4500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

2

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$45,450- $52,050

Gasoline

7.25

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1520 rpm

4

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$68,700- $77,200

Gasoline

7.87

320 hp @ 5500 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm

4

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$39,950- $54,000

Gasoline

7.2

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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2018 BMW M2 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2018 BMW M2

    Ranked #2

    4.3 sec12.9 sec155 mph
    2018 BMW M4

    Ranked #1

    3.7 sec12 sec174 mph
    4.4 sec13.1 sec130 mph
    2018 Audi TT

    Ranked #4

    5.3 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    7 sec--

    2018 BMW M2 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2018 BMW M2

      Ranked #4

      20 mpg26 mpg21 mpg13.7 gal.246.6/356.2 mi.
      2018 Audi TT

      Ranked #1

      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.333.5/435 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg20 gal.440/600 mi.
      21 mpg30 mpg24 mpg13.7 gal.287.7/411 mi.
      2018 BMW M4

      Ranked #5

      19 mpg29 mpg20 mpg15.8 gal.-

      2018 BMW M2 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2018 BMW M2

        Ranked #3

        176.2 in.73 in.55.5 in.4.8 in.106 in.
        184.4 in.72.8 in.54.9 in.4.9 in.112.2 in.
        2018 BMW M4

        Ranked #2

        182.7 in.73.6 in.54.2 in.4.8 in.110.6 in.
        175.9 in.69.8 in.55.4 in.5.1 in.105.9 in.
        2018 Audi TT

        Ranked #5

        164.7 in.72.1 in.53.2 in.5 in.98.6 in.

        2018 BMW M2 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2018 BMW M2

          Ranked #2

          13.8 cu.ft.89.7 cu.ft.52.4 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi TT

          Ranked #1

          12 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.
          2018 BMW M4

          Ranked #3

          15.7 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          8.7 cu.ft.85.4 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.

          2018 BMW M2 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2018 BMW M2

            Ranked #1

            52.4 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.52.4 cu.ft.122 ft.
            2018 BMW M4

            Ranked #2

            41 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            2018 Audi TT

            Ranked #3

            57.5 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.98 ft.
            6.9 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.122 ft.
            8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.-

            2018 BMW M2 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2018 BMW M2

              Ranked #1

              840 lbs.3450 lbs.
              2018 Audi TT

              Ranked #1

              838 lbs.3164 lbs.
              785 lbs.3519 lbs.
              2018 BMW M4

              Ranked #1

              860 lbs.3530 lbs. -
              1023 lbs.3727 lbs.

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