C & D Tested: The 2025 BMW M2 Calls Out to Enthusiasts
A smidge more power just adds to the fun of the 2025 BMW M2.
HIGHS: Standout styling, pocket-rocket performance, still offers a manual.
LOWS: The sporty seats will bench you, the steering wheel is sized for André the Giant's hands, the automatic's shifter layout is just silly.
VERDICT: Like any fun friend, the M2 is occasionally annoying but worth it.
Specifications
2025 BMW M2 Automatic
Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe
PRICE
Base/As Tested: $66,675/$80,825
Options: Carbon package (carbon-fiber roof, trim, bucket seats, and the M Driver's Package), $9900; Live Cockpit Pro with head-up display, $1100; Vegas Red metallic paint, $650; Lighting package (adaptive LED headlights and auto high beams), $650; active cruise control, $500; M Alcantara steering wheel, $500; M Shadowline lights, $250; heated steering wheel, $200; parking assistant, $200; inductive device charging, $200
ENGINE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 183 in3, 2993 cm3
Power: 473 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque: 443 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm
TRANSMISSION
8-speed automatic
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/R: 54/34 ft3
Trunk Volume: 14 ft3
Curb Weight: 3813 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 3.5 sec
100 mph: 7.6 sec
1/4-Mile: 11.6 sec @ 124 mph
130 mph: 12.9 sec
150 mph: 18.3 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.2 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 4.3 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.4 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.8 sec
Top Speed (mfr claim): 177 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 149 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 294 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 1.02 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 21 mpg
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 19/16/23 mpg
Specifications
2025 BMW M2 Manual
Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe
PRICE
Base/As Tested: $66,675/$82,675
Options: Carbon package (carbon-fiber roof, trim, bucket seats, and the M Driver's Package), $9900; Java Green metallic paint, $3000; Live Cockpit Pro with head-up display, $1100; Lighting package (adaptive LED headlights and auto high beams), $650; M Alcantara steering wheel, $500; M Shadowline lights, $250; heated steering wheel, $200; parking assistant, $200; inductive device charging, $200
ENGINE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 183 in3, 2993 cm3
Power: 473 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/R: 54/34 ft3
Trunk Volume: 14 ft3
Curb Weight: 3755 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 3.9 sec
100 mph: 8.5 sec
1/4-Mile: 12.1 sec @ 120 mph
130 mph: 14.1 sec
150 mph: 20.3 sec
170 mph: 30.9 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 4.8 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 8.0 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 7.3 sec
Top Speed (mfr claim): 177 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 153 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 308 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 1.00 g
Interior Sound
Idle: 53 dBA/8 sone
Full Throttle: 91 dBA
70-mph Cruising: 75 dBA/33 sone
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 17 mpg
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 19/16/23 mpg
A smidge more power just adds to the fun of the 2025 BMW M2.
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