BMW M2

The M2 is a high-performance version of BMW’s subcompact sports coupe, the 2 Series. With room for up to four people, it’s the smallest two-door from the German automaker’s famed M division, measuring about a foot shorter than the next larger model, the compact M4.

BMW offers the M2 in just a single trim level, but as the most expensive 2 Series variant, it comes well-equipped with features. Standard equipment includes heated front seats, leather upholstery, automatic climate control, and navigation. Apple CarPlay was first offered for the 2017 model year and became standard in 2019, as did several desirable active safety features, including forward collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, and parking sensors (all previously optional). Adaptive cruise control was a late arrival, first appearing in 2021. Notably, Android Auto integration has never been offered.

Under the hood, the M2 sports a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine. Originally making 365 horsepower, it received a bump to 405 hp in 2019, when the M2 added “Competition” to its name. A limited-edition version, called the M2 CS and available only for the 2020 model year, offers the most power at 444 ponies. BMW pairs the smooth-revving six-cylinder with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. All versions are rear-wheel drive only. No hybrid or electric variants have been offered.