Compare the BMW M4 Coupe vs BMW M2

Unapologetically bold, and blisteringly fast
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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9/10
Quite big for a small coupe, but joyous to drive
2026
Pleasure of Driving Award
Highly Commended
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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9/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Choosing between these two high-performance coupes comes down to practical space, packaging and how you prefer to shift gears. Both models make it simple to settle in up front, thanks to a good range of seat adjustment that helps you find a comfortable driving position. Headroom in the back is limited for taller passengers in both cars, too, though adults will fit for everyday trips. Practicality swings in favour of the BMW M4 Coupe when it comes to cargo, as it has a larger boot than the BMW M2. However, while UK buyers of the M4 Coupe are restricted to an automatic transmission, the M2 gives you the choice of having an automatic or changing gears yourself with a manual gearbox.

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M4 Competition M M4 xDrive 530 Competition M Step Auto Petrol Automatic

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M2 480 Step Auto Petrol Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.

Key information

Body type Coupes Body type Coupes, Saloons, Sports cars
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 4 Number of seats 4
Boot space, seats up 440 litres (3 suitcases) Best Boot space, seats up 390 litres (3 suitcases)
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,801 mm x 1,921 mm x 1,399 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,587 mm x 1,887 mm x 1,404 mm
First year tax rate £4,850 First year tax rate £4,850
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
28.0 mpg
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
28.8 mpg Best
Drive type Four wheel drive Drive type Rear wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 43 · very high
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 40 · very high Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name M4 xDrive 530 Competition M Step Auto Engine name 480 Step Auto
Engine size 3.0 L Petrol • 530 BHP Engine size 3.0 L Petrol • 480 BHP
Body type Coupes Body type Coupes, Saloons, Sports cars
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Four wheel drive Drive type Rear wheel drive
Forward gears 8 Forward gears 8
Acceleration 3.5 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 4.0 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 4 Number of seats 4
Number of doors 2 Number of doors 2
Boot (seats up) 440 litres Best Boot (seats up) 390 litres
Length 4,801 mm Length 4,587 mm
Width 1,921 mm Width 1,887 mm
Height 1,399 mm Height 1,404 mm
Wheelbase 2.86 m Wheelbase 2.75 m
Turning circle 12.6 m Turning circle 12.1 m

Full features list

  • 19" front / 20" rear double spoke alloy wheels 825M with mixed tyres in Bicolour black
  • 19" front / 20" rear double spoke alloy wheels 826M with TRACK tyres in Bicolour black
  • 19" front / 20" rear double spoke alloy wheels 826M with TRACK tyres in Bicolour black in combination with M race track pack
  • 19" front / 20" rear double spoke alloy wheels 826M with mixed tyres in Bicolour black
  • 19" front / 20" rear double spoke forged alloy wheels 825M with mixed tyres in Silver
  • 19" front / 20" rear double spoke forged alloy wheels 826M with mixed and TRACK tyres in black
  • 19" front / 20" rear double spoke forged alloy wheels 826M with mixed and TRACK tyres in black in combination with M race track pack
  • Active protection
  • Active seat ventilation in the front seats
  • BMW Drive recorder
  • BMW Individual Frozen paint
  • BMW Individual Metallic paint
  • BMW Individual shadowline lights
  • BMW Individual special request paint
  • Bicolour Merino leather - Yas Marina Blue and black with yellow accents
  • Bicolour Merino leather upholstery
  • Bicolour merino leather - Kyalami orange and black with black accents
  • Bicolour merino leather - Silverstone and black with anthracite accents
  • Carbon Fibre M interior trim finishers
  • Electric glass roof
  • Full Merino leather - Black
  • Full Merino leather upholstery
  • Full bicolour Merino leather - Kyalami orange and black
  • Full bicolour Merino leather - Silverstone and black
  • Full bicolour Merino leather - Yas Marina Blue and black with yellow accents
  • Full bicolour Merino leather upholstery
  • Heated steering wheel
  • High beam assistant
  • Individual extended Merino leather - Fiona red and black with red accents
  • Individual extended Merino leather - Fjord blue and black with blue accents
  • Individual extended Merino leather - Ivory white with Ivory white accents
  • Individual extended Merino leather - Tartufo with tartufo accents
  • Individual extended Merino leather upholstery
  • Individual full Merino Leather - Tartufo with tartufo accents
  • Individual full Merino leather - Fiona red and black with red accents
  • Individual full Merino leather - Fjord blue and black with blue accents
  • Individual full Merino leather upholstery
  • Individual full merino leather - Ivory white with Ivory white accents
  • Luxury instrument panel
  • M Alcantara steering wheel
  • M Carbon bucket seats
  • M Carbon ceramic brake
  • M brakes with black calipers
  • M brakes with red calipers
  • M graphic painted in Black high-gloss
  • M graphic painted in Red high-gloss
  • Merino leather - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Model designation deletion
  • Parking assistant plus with 360 degree surround view camera system and remote 3D view
  • Special solid paint
  • 2 cupholders in front centre console
  • 2 cupholders in rear armrest
  • 2 rear head restraints
  • 2 x 12 V Power sockets (luggage compartment and front centre console)
  • 2 x USB Type C ports for charging and data transmission in front centre console
  • 3 spoke leather M steering wheel
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear 2 seat bench with loading system
  • Ambient inside door handle light
  • Ambient lighting for storage compartment
  • Ambient lighting front and rear
  • Anthracite headlining
  • Battery in luggage compartment
  • Centre console armrest with storage compartment
  • Contour lighting for door trim
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors with ticket holders + illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Driving experience mode switch
  • Dual zone automatic air conditioning
  • Dynamic ambient interior lighting
  • Electric front seats + driver memory
  • English handbook
  • Floor mats in velour
  • Front and rear door exit lights
  • Front door storage bins with bottle holder
  • Front footwell ambient lighting
  • Front interior light
  • Front isofix attachment + airbag deactivation
  • Front reading light
  • Front seat backrest width adjustment
  • Front seats lumbar support
  • Front/rear door armrests
  • Heated front seats
  • Height adjustable front headrests
  • Illuminated bow-type door handles in vehicle colour, driver's side with door lock
  • Interior mirror lighting
  • Isofix on 2nd row outer seats
  • Lockable/illuminated glovebox
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • M Sport seats with with illuminated model designation
  • Merino leather upholstery
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Storage compartment in rear doors
  • Storage tray and compartment with cover in centre console
  • Through loading system
  • Toolkit located in luggage compartment
  • Waterfall lighting for central air vent
  • Wireless charging tray
  • Acoustic laminated side glass
  • Auto dimming driver's door mirror
  • Automatic headlights + automatic windscreen wipers
  • Automatic parking function on front passenger's exterior mirror
  • BMW high gloss shadow line with extended contents
  • BMW radiator grille, frameless, with horizontal double blind slats, black high-gloss, with model badge
  • Black chrome exhaust tailpipes
  • Black model designation badges
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Bonnet and tailgate badge
  • Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof
  • Day time running light
  • Door mirror integrated indicators
  • Dynamic brake lights
  • Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
  • Electric folding door mirrors
  • Electrochromic exterior driver side mirror
  • Electrochromic interior rear view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function
  • Entry sills with aluminium inserts and model badge
  • Extended Stroage
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front and rear bumper system
  • Front and rear plastic apron in vehicle colour
  • Front door sill strips in aluminium inlays with M4 inscription
  • Front electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing
  • Headlight beam throw control
  • Heat protection, sun protection glazing
  • Heated washer jets
  • High gloss black exterior M mirror caps
  • High gloss black lower bumper edges, side sills and diffuser edge binding
  • LED Headlights
  • LED tail lights with 3D L-shaped LED light design
  • M designation
  • M rear spoiler in high gloss black
  • Mirror glass aspheric on driver's side, convex on passenger side
  • Model logo
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear boot
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear reflectors
  • Reversing light
  • Roof fin and roof trim strips in Black high-gloss
  • Shark fin roof aerial
  • Solid paint
  • Strakes in front side panel, black matt/high-gloss black, with model badge
  • Third brake light
  • Visible VIN plate
  • Welcome lighting
  • 4 x 3 point seatbelts
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
  • Brake energy regeneration
  • Brake fade compensation
  • Compound structure brake discs
  • Cornering brake control (CBC)
  • Crash sensor
  • Curtain airbags
  • Driver/Front Passenger airbags
  • Dry braking
  • Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
  • Dynamic brake control
  • Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
  • Electromechanical parking brake
  • Front and rear head airbags
  • Front seat side impact airbags
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
  • Hill start assist
  • M Sport seat belts
  • Seat occupancy detection for driver and passenger side
  • Seatbelt warning
  • Side impact protection
  • Two tone horn
  • Tyre pressure sensor
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Active Guard
  • Automatic start/stop system
  • BMW ConnectedDrive online services
  • BMW Live Cockpit Pro with Head up display including 12.3" instrument display and 14.9" high resolution control display with navigation function
  • BMW Teleservices
  • BMW legal emergency call
  • Brake pad wear indicator warning light
  • Condition based service
  • Cruise control with braking function
  • Door/boot open warning light
  • Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic
  • Language version English
  • Lights on warning
  • M drive buttons
  • Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system
  • Oil temperature gauge
  • On board computer
  • On board diagnostics
  • Optimum shift indicator
  • Outside temperature display
  • Park distance control
  • Parking assistant - camera & ultrasound reversing, lateral with self parking facility
  • Pull away assistant
  • Run flat indicator
  • Service interval indicator
  • Shifting point display
  • Smartphone integration
  • Speed limiter
  • Start/stop button in blue
  • Variable sport steering
  • Centre lock switch
  • Closing system with central locking
  • Electronic immobiliser
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • Remote central locking
  • Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm
  • Vehicle Key with 4 buttons including the integrated key
  • 19" front / 20" rear double spoke alloy wheels 826M with mixed tyres in Jet black
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Auxiliary point for auxiliary devices
  • DAB radio with bluetooth music capability
  • Harman kardon surround sound audio system
  • Personal eSim
  • Active M differential
  • Double joint spring strut front axle
  • Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
  • Exhaust technology
  • M Adaptive suspension
  • M Drive Professional including track mode, laptimer, traction control & Drift analyser
  • M Sport differential
  • Safety battery terminal clamp
  • Sport automatic transmission with gearshift paddles
  • Aluminium rhombicle anthracite M interior trim
  • Galvanic embellisher for controls
  • Connected package professional - M4
  • Extended storage pack - M3/M4
  • High gloss shadowline exterior trim pack - M4
  • 19" front / 20" rear M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style in jet black 930 M with mixed tyres and track tyres
  • 19" front / 20" rear M light alloy wheels double spoke style 930 M Silver with mixed tyres
  • 19" front / 20" rear M light alloy wheels double spoke style 930 M Silver with mixed tyres In combination with M race track pack
  • 19" front / 20" rear M light alloy wheels double spoke style 930 M Silver with mixed tyres and track tyres
  • 19" front / 20" rear M light alloy wheels double spoke style 930 M Silver with mixed tyres and track tyres In combination with M race track pack
  • 19" front / 20" rear M light diamond polished alloy wheels Double-spoke style in jet black 930 M Bicolour with mixed tyres
  • 19" front / 20" rear M light diamond polished alloy wheels Double-spoke style in jet black 930 M Bicolour with mixed tyres and track tyres
  • Active cruise control
  • Aluminium rhombicle anthracite M interior trim
  • BMW Individual paint
  • BMW Individual special request paint
  • Electrical glass sunroof
  • Full Merino leather - Black/Exclusive with M colour highlighter
  • Full Merino leather upholstery
  • M Alcantara steering wheel
  • M Carbon bucket seats
  • M Compound brake in high gloss red
  • M Interior decor fine-brushed aluminium
  • M carbon fibre roof
  • M interior trim finishers carbon fibre including carbon applications on the steering wheel and carbon shift paddles
  • Metallic paint
  • Model designation deletion
  • Special solid paint
  • Vernasca leather - Black with Red
  • Vernasca leather - Black with contrast stitching Blue
  • Vernasca leather - Exclusive Black
  • 4 x 3 point seatbelts
  • Anti lock braking system (ABS) with cornering brake control
  • Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
  • Centre airbag
  • Cornering brake control (CBC)
  • Crash sensor
  • DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
  • Dry braking
  • Dynamic brake control
  • Electromechanical parking brake
  • Emergency door unlock
  • First aid kit
  • Front airbags for driver and front passenger
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Head airbags for all 4 outer seats
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • M brakes with blue calipers
  • M seat belts
  • PC iBrake (Post crash approach control warning with light braking function)
  • Seatbelt pretensioners with load limiters
  • Seatbelt reminder
  • Side airbags for driver and front passenger
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • 12V power socket in front centre console with blanking plug
  • 2 cupholders
  • 2 rear head restraints
  • 2 rear seats
  • 3 spoke leather M multi-function steering wheel
  • Black sun visors
  • Black velour front and rear floor mats
  • Compartment in front of cupholder
  • Driver and front passenger heated seats
  • Driver/passenger electric lumbar adjustment
  • Drivers seat with seat memory
  • English handbook
  • Folding rear seat head rests
  • Front M Sport seats
  • Front centre armrest
  • Front door pockets with bottle holders
  • Front door sill strips with aluminium inlays and M2 labelling
  • Front seats electrically adjustable seat height, backrest tilt, seat position and seat base tilt
  • Glove compartment
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Height adjustable front headrests
  • Isofix child seat for two outer rear seats
  • M Accent Surfaces Illuminated: Highlighters in the door trim inlay panels and light module in the instrument cluster with M stripes
  • M headliner, parcel shelf, pillar trim panels in anthracite
  • Manually adjustable steering column
  • Rear armrest
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Storage compartment in rear doors
  • Storage tray and compartment with cover in centre console
  • Through loading system with 40/20/40 split folding rear seat
  • Two zone automatic air conditioning
  • Vanity mirror lights
  • Vernasca leather upholstery
  • Alarm system
  • Drive away door locking
  • Immobiliser
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • Remote central locking
  • Active guard plus
  • BMW ConnectedDrive online services
  • BMW Live Cockpit Professional including Full colour Head up display with configurable HUD contents
  • BMW Teleservices
  • BMW legal emergency call
  • Check control system
  • Configurable dashboard display
  • Control Infotainment
  • Cruise control with braking function
  • Digital owner's manual
  • Drive off assistant
  • Driver attention warning
  • Engine start button
  • Exterior temperature display
  • Flat tyre monitor
  • Fully digital 12.3" multifunctional instrument display and a high-resolution 14.9" control display with Navigation function
  • Language version English
  • Oil sensor for level and grade
  • On board diagnostics
  • On board documentation English
  • Park distance control (PDC)
  • Power assisted steering
  • Service interval indicator
  • Shifting point display
  • Storage for wireless charging
  • Travel data recorder
  • Trip computer
  • Voice control for audio, climate, telephone, navigation
  • Widescreen display
  • Adaptive LED Headlights
  • Automatic headlamp activation
  • Automatic headlamp levelling
  • Door mirror integrated indicators
  • Dynamic brake lights
  • Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
  • Exterior mirrors with memory function and automatic parking function
  • Fading support
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front and rear bumper system
  • Front electric windows
  • Headlight beam throw control
  • Heat protection, sun protection glazing
  • High beam assistant
  • Interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED indicator lights
  • LED number plate light
  • LED rear lights
  • M high gloss shadowline extended
  • M high gloss shadowline exterior trim in mirror triangle cover, mirror cover panel, mirror bezel and window border
  • M lights shadowline
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear boot
  • Solid paint
  • Sun protection glass
  • Trailer stabilisation logic
  • Variable front intermittent wipers
  • 19" front / 20" rear M light alloy wheels Double spoke style in jet black 930M with mixed tyres
  • Tyre repair kit
  • M Adaptive suspension
  • M Drive Professional including track mode, laptimer, traction control & Drift analyser
  • M Sport differential
  • M steptronic sport transmission with drivelogic
  • Start/stop system
  • DAB tuner
  • Harman/Kardon surround sound audio system with 464W power digital amplifier, 9 channels and 14 speakers
  • Personal eSim
  • Ambient light pack - M2
  • BMW Live cockpit plus pack - M2
  • Comfort access pack - M2
  • Connected package professional - M2
  • Driving Assistant package - M2
  • Interior and exterior mirror package - M2
  • Parking assistant package - M2
  • Storage compartment package - M2
  • Interior trim finishers dark graphite matt

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