2025 BMW M2

Overview

The 2025 BMW M2 is a fully modern sports coupe that deftly channels BMW's classic unfiltered and rewarding driving experience despite the persistent march of technology. Under its hood, you'll find the brand's trademark 3.0-liter inline-six, in this application fortified by twin turbochargers that pump it up to 473 horsepower, a 20-hp increase over the previous M2. BMW says the 2025 M2 with the manual transmission can hit 60 mph in 4.1 seconds but considering the previous M2 did it in 3.9 seconds in C/D testing, it's a good bet the 2025 M2 is on track to shave some tenths. Drag-strip performance, as good as it is, isn't what this car is intended for; a big part of the M2's charm is how well it tracks in longer sweepers and nips at tight apexes. It can also slip into the role of a daily driver without drama—as long as your daily routine doesn't include carpooling, as the rear seat is tiny. Yes, tech plays a role, but with a nimble, inspiring chassis, rear-wheel drive, and an available six-speed manual transmission (it's a no-cost option; an 8-speed auto is standard), the M2 continues to deliver the visceral, rewarding driving experience that will put a smile on the face of any enthusiast.

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What's New for 2025?

BMW's iDrive system advances to the new 8.5 operating system, and the climate controls, including seat heat and ventilation, move away from physical buttons and into the 14.9-inch infotainment display. Cosmetic and control updates include a new leather-covered, flat-bottomed steering wheel with a red center marker; a synthetic leather covering is available for it, as is heating. Red accent highlight stitching is now on offer for the black Vernasca leather M Sport seats, and the M Carbon bucket seats, previously only available as part of the optional Carbon Package, are now available as a stand-alone option. Personalization options grow with numerous new exterior finishes including Sao Paulo Yellow, Vegas Red metallic, Portimao Blue metallic, Skyscraper Grey metallic, Frozen Pure Grey metallic, and Frozen Portimao Blue II metallic. Java Green metallic, Voodoo Blue, Grigio Telesto Pearl Effect metallic, and Twilight Purple Pearl Effect metallic also join the palette as part of BMW's Individual paint finish program. Additional color changes include standard black exhaust tips and a silver border for the front and rear badges.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The price of the 2025 BMW M2 starts at $66,075.

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It goes without saying that we'd go for the standard six-speed manual. It makes an already great driver's car sublime. The M Driver's Package lets the M2 gather more steam to a top speed of 177 mph versus 155 mph without it, so if we frequented track days at facilities with exceptionally long straightaways, we'd add that. The M2 is dialed in brilliantly otherwise and delivers thrills right off the dealership floor.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The 2025 M2 is pure Bavarian muscle. It's powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six rated for 473 horsepower, a 20-hp increase over the 2024 car. Torque remains at 406 pound-feet for the manual car, but the automatic gets a little muscle love with 443 pound-feet of torque. It's a nice bonus but considering that all M2s are rear-wheel drive and the manual gets full access to all 406 pound-feet at a low 2650 rpm (the auto sees full torque at an almost identical 2700 rpm), we feel shifting for yourself is a worthy tradeoff for the reduction in low-end torque. Of course, it wouldn't be an M car without a specially tuned suspension and various other chassis enhancements that help it to be the quickest version of the 2-series to circle a race circuit. We found the M2 to be nothing short of smile-inducing. Snapping into turns feels crispy, the chassis helping to keep you in control, even over slight bumps and imperfections mid-corner.

0–60-MPH Times

During testing of a 2024 M2 with the manual gearbox, C/D's test driver hit 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds at 118 mph—and this was with the less powerful previous-year model. The eight-speed automatic would likely have been marginally quicker, and that gap should stay the same in 2025 as well. This is the same engine that is standard in M3s and M4s, and the manual is its ideal dance partner as we found with our long-term M3. We'll update this space with the latest performance results as soon as we test a 2025 M2.

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Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

EPA fuel economy estimates for the 2025 M2 are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway whether equipped with the six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The 2024 M2 with the manual returned 26 mpg on our 75-mph highway fuel economy test route, beating its estimate by 2 mpg. For more information about the M2's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Inside, the M2 features the same layout as the regular 2-series coupe. Passenger space is plentiful for front-seat riders but those relegated to the rear may be wishing you had sprung for the larger 3-series sedan. There's a new flat-bottomed wheel with a fresh tri-spoke design, and a new upholstery combo—black with red stitching—is on offer. Opt for the Carbon Fiber package and a layer of the stuff is draped on multiple surfaces of the M2's cabin and the sport seats are swapped out for more aggressive body-hugging buckets said to save 24 pounds. For 2025, the weight-saving Carbon seats in the Carbon Fiber package are also available as a stand-alone option.

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Infotainment and Connectivity

A digital monolith of a screen sweeping across the dash informs the driver of every bit of data they could possibly need (and probably a few things they don't). A 12.3-inch display behind the steering wheel serves as a reconfigurable gauge cluster and seamlessly transitions to a larger 14.9-inch touchscreen that provides access to BMW's 8.5 proprietary operating system, the latest version of BMW's iDrive infotainment system software. The update also moves all climate control functions including seat heating and–if specified–steering wheel heating to the touchscreen, but they can also be operated via voice command. Navigation is standard and a head-up display and 5G connectivity are both optional.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

All M2s come with basic driver-assistance features such as automated emergency braking and adaptive cruise control but if you want more advanced tech, such as a stop-and-go feature for the cruise control, you'll have to pay extra—and opt for the automatic transmission. For more information about the M2's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard automated emergency braking
• Standard lane-departure warning
• Standard adaptive cruise control

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Compared with its direct competitors, BMW has equal or better warranty coverage. Specifically, it has an unrivaled complimentary scheduled maintenance program.

• Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
• Complimentary maintenance is covered for three years or 36,000 miles

Specifications

Specifications

2023 BMW M2
Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $63,195/$75,345
Options: Carbon package (carbon-fiber trim, roof, and bucket seats, M Driver's package), $9900; Live Cockpit Pro, $1100; adaptive LED headlights, $650; Shadowline package, $300; BMW M 50 Years emblems, $200

ENGINE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 183 in³, 2993 cm³
Power: 453 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque: 406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm

TRANSMISSION
6-speed manual

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 15.0-in vented, cross-drilled disc/14.6-in vented, cross-drilled, disc
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
F: 275/35ZR-19 (100Y) ★
R: 285/30ZR-20 (99Y) ★

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 108.1 in
Length: 180.3 in
Width: 74.3 in
Height: 55.2 in
Passenger Volume, F/M/R: 52/33 ft³
Trunk Volume: 14 ft³
Curb Weight: 3745 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
30 mph: 1.5 sec 60 mph: 3.9 sec
100 mph: 8.7 sec
1/4-Mile: 12.2 sec @ 118 mph
130 mph: 14.6 sec
150 mph: 21.5 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 4.6 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 7.3 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 6.2 sec
Top Speed (mfr's claim): 177 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 154 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 302 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 1.03 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 17 mpg
75-mph Highway Driving: 26 mpg
75-mph Highway Range: 350 mi

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 19/16/24 mpg

C/D TESTING EXPLAINED

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