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BMW M2 buying guide

The BMW M2 isn’t your ordinary 2 Series. BMW’s M division has bestowed it with a mighty 410hp engine, agile handling and massive stopping power. That’s wrapped up in a handsome coupe package with the muscular bodywork and huge alloy wheels to match. Plus, you get the usual benefits of 2 Series ownership including a tech-loaded cabin built from premium materials and just enough practicality to carry four people and their luggage.

What BMW M2 trim levels are there?

There’s just one trim level for the M2 called Competition. This was launched in 2018 and brought a raft of performance updates to the M2 including a more powerful engine. Standard equipment includes alloy wheels, heated front seats, cruise control, climate control, leather upholstery, all-round parking sensors, and an infotainment system with built-in sat nav, Bluetooth and DAB radio.

BMW sells several options and option packs for the M2. These include the Comfort pack with electrically folding door mirrors, a heated steering wheel, wireless phone charging, electric front seat adjustment and a reversing camera. There’s also the Plus pack with adaptive LED headlights, an upgraded Harman/Kardon stereo and tinted rear windows.

BMW M2 interior and technology

The M2’s interior will feel familiar to anyone who’s already sat in a 2 Series. It’s a neat and tidy design, features premium materials throughout and feels well made. It doesn’t quite have the visual appeal of the Mercedes-AMG A45 or Audi RS3 with a little more dark-coloured trim than we’d like to see, but buyers usually pick the M2 for what it packs under the bonnet rather than its interior ambiance.

BMW’s infotainment system gets a lot right – the graphics are clear, the screen is responsive and the menu layout makes sense. In addition, there’s a handy control knob in the centre console, which allows you to control the system without using the touchscreen, which is easier on the move. However, BMW loses marks for the lack of standard-fit Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Viewed in isolation, you may not be impressed by the M2’s practicality. Most hatchbacks are better at carrying more than two people and have a wider boot opening making them easier to live with. However, for a coupe, the M2 isn’t too restrictive – you can reasonably seat adults on the back row and, providing your cargo isn’t too tall, the boot can easily handle most day-to-day tasks.

BMW M2 engine range explained

BMW M2 Competition

The only engine offered in the M2 is a 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder petrol borrowed from the larger M4. It feeds 410hp to the rear wheels via your choice of a six-speed manual gearbox or a smooth eight-speed automatic and, if you can avoid the temptation to do an enormous burnout, it’ll sprint from 0-62mph in just 4.2 seconds.