Verdict
A
Sports · Germany · 2016-Present
BMW M2
BMW M2 — spec data and generation history.
Years
2016-Present
Generations
2
Segment
Sports
M-tier 2 Series Coupé. F87 (2016–2021), G87 (2023-Present). 6MT or M-DCT. Last RWD-only compact M car.
Generations
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2016-2021
F87
→
M2 CS S55 — 444 bhp, 0-62 in 4.2s.
Verdict
A
BHP
444
0–60
4.2 s
Top
174 mph
MPG
27 mpg
Used
$36,000-$91,000
- + Last truly compact M car
- + M2 Competition / CS
- − N55 charge pipe
- − Run-flat tyres
2023-Present
G87
→
M2 (S58) 3.0 — 480 bhp, 0-62 in 4.1s.
Verdict
A
BHP
480
0–60
4.1 s
Top
177 mph
MPG
23 mpg
Used
$79,000-$104,000
- + S58 inline-six from M3
- + RWD only — keeps the focus
- − Polarising boxy styling
- − Heavier than F87
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2016-2021 · F87
- N55 / S55 charge pipe
- Crank hub keyway slip (CS / Comp)
- Run-flat tyres
2023-Present · G87
- S58 software updates
- Polarising boxy styling
- iDrive 8.5
Rivals
BMW M3 · Audi RS3 · Mercedes-AMG A 45 · Porsche 718 Cayman